Before jumping into what this momo-shape dish is and how it's made, let's find out where it comes from and what is this hype of modak all about. Well, you have to be living under a rock if you haven't heard about this really cool deity called Ganesha. In case you haven't, it's not 'Mr', it's Lord Ganesha.
Modak or Indian Dumplings for all your SOBOs are made from Gud (jaggery) and coconut, yes, it is a sweet dish. They are prepared in two ways: steamed and fried. They have different tastes in contrast to each other. The good news is if you are on a healthy diet, Vaw-Lah, there isn't a better dessert you can find than steamed modaks in India, and please do not confuse me for steamed momo. They are worlds apart, also Momo is not a desert. Fried modak is used more widely as they refer to a common taste and are mouth-watering.