Ganpati Special: Best Artisanal Modaks in Mumbai

With Mumbairsquos beloved Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner cautionary preparations are in full swing Lord Ganesharsquos idol has been bought and houses are being decorated to welcome Lord GaneshaFestivities in India are incomplete without sweets and Ganesh Chaturthi is no different with a plethora of mouthwatering treats on offer Sweets like lsquoPuran Polirsquo and lsquoShrikhandrsquo are popular among devotees but lsquomodakrsquo Bapparsquos favourite is the undisputed king of Ganesh Utsav lsquoModakrsquo is the mainstay offering made to Lord Ganesha who is also known as lsquoModakpriyarsquo for his love of the sweet A common offering in the Konkan region the traditional lsquoUkadiche Modakrsquo is a steamed rice dumpling filled with jaggery and freshly grated coconut Several regional variations with poppy seed and raisins can be foundAlso readGanesh Chaturthi 2020 8 Ultimate Home Decoration IdeasLoaded with nostalgia lsquomodakrsquo isnrsquot simply a burst of flavours it is a bite of your childhood a walk down memory lane from when you didnrsquot bother keeping a track of how many yoursquod had If food is an art form evolution and experimentation are key to the sustained popularity of everything which is loved en masse Itrsquos no surprise we can find over 100 types of lsquodosasrsquo and lsquovada pavsrsquoChefs across the city are owning up this traditional delicacy and infusing it with unique flavours Many patisseries and sweet shops are offering their own take on this classic Our Ganpati Collection is inspired by the traditional delicacies especially made for this festival and combining it with Indiarsquos favourite sweets while keeping it 100 per cent vegetarian to create some Modak magic Puran Poli Modak where two Maharashtra favourites become one is a great option Sameer Seth partner at Bombay Sweet Shop saidHere are the top places to get artisanal lsquomodaksrsquo in the city1 Le15 Patisserie and CafeView this post on InstagramA post shared by Le 15 Patisserie Cafe le15india onAug 19 2020 at 511am PDTFounded 10 years ago by now celebrity chef Pooja Dhingra Le15 is a dessert and food brand known for having brought French cafe culture to India This Ganesh Chaturthi Le15 is introducing their take on the classic lsquomodakrsquo and lsquobarfirsquo You can preorder their sumptuous Coconut Jaggery Truffles coated in dark chocolate or buy them from their two outlets in Bandra and Parel from August 21 to September 1 They offer two boxes of assorted goodies one with 3 Rs 175 and the other with 12 Rs 5502 Bombay Sweet ShopView this post on InstagramA post shared by Bombay Sweet Shop bombaysweetshop onAug 15 2020 at 606am PDTThe Bombay Sweet Shop reimagines Indian sweets and mithais offering vegetarian traditional sweets with a contemporary twist Their Ganpati collection includes lsquoPuran Poli Modakrsquo lsquoLonavala Chocolate Fudge Modakrsquo and the lsquoPista Gulab Jamun Modakrsquo All lipsmacking combinations of flavours we love to devour They offer multiple sets of assorted lsquomodaksrsquo lsquoModakrsquo and Me Box Rs 425 lsquoModakrsquo Medley Box Rs 850 Mighty 21 lsquoModakrsquo Box Rs 1900 and Ganpati Bappa Bag Rs 2000 which can be preordered or picked up from their outlet in Byculla3 Toshin PatisseriesView this post on InstagramA post shared by TOSHIN PATISSERIE toshinofficial onSep 1 2019 at 540am PDTBased in Chembur Toshin is popular among its patrons for macaroons handcrafted pralines and ice creams The young chocolatier is offering Caramel and Tender Coconut lsquoModaksrsquo which are artisanal in crafting and modern in taste You can preorder the soft and creamy saffron mousse as a set of 5 Rs 1650 lsquoModaksrsquo will be available at the Chembur outlet or you can also have them delivered 4 Ornamental Mithai View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ornamentalmithai ornamentalmithai onAug 19 2020 at 248am PDTA boutique Indian dessert brand Ornamental Mithai is offering a number of flavoured lsquoModaksrsquo Bal Ganesh Chocolate Superseed Rose Malai Candied Orange Coconut Cranberry Saffron Pistachio and Honey Nut Crunch They also offer a vegan variant Preserved Rose and Almond and a couple of sugarfree ones Fig and Amaranth and Date and Nut Based in Mulund they are open for preorders and deliver across the city They offer box sets of 5 Rs 300 10 Rs 600 15 Rs 850 20 Rs 1200 and a hamper with 22 assorted lsquomodaksrsquo and lsquomithairsquo bars Rs 25005 Entisi ChocolatierView this post on InstagramA post shared by entisichocolatier onAug 14 2020 at 1145pm PDTA premium artisanal chocolate brand Entisi specialises in pure cocoa butter chocolates Located in Santacruz they have been recognised amongst 150 top chocolate destinations in the world by Lonely Planet Chocolate Guide For Ganesh Chaturthi Entisi is offering Saffron Pistachio and Tender Coconut Chocolate lsquoModaksrsquo which are available in boxes of 7 Rs 495 12 Rs 895 and 25 Rs 1795 at their outlet or can be ordered through their website6 The Chef PatissierView this post on InstagramA post shared by TCP Healthy Bake House thechefpatissier onAug 16 2020 at 802pm PDTThe Chef Patissier caters to the healthconscious No need to worry about dietary restrictions and allergies anymore when you can indulge yourselves in sugarfree glutenfree and vegan delights This Ganesh Chaturthi they have curated a variety of Chocolate lsquoModakrsquo flavours namely Hazelnut Crunch Roasted Almond Tiramisu and Cinnamon Crumble You can place a preorder for a set of six Rs 300 through their InstagramCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news