Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Make Delicious Rainbow Modak In Under 30 Minutes With This Easy Recipe

As Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 brings families together across India, traditional food and festive sweets remain an important part of the celebrations. From homemade delicacies to prasaad, the festival is closely associated with recipes that carry generations of culinary traditions. Especially, Modak, which holds special significance during Ganesh Chaturthi and is a popular prasad to offer Lord Ganesha.

Here is an easy recipe by Chef Rubal Pupneja, The Ashok, New Delhi. It presents a contemporary interpretation of the traditional modak through Gulkand Stuffed Rainbow Modak.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: Under 30 minutes
Yield: 10–12 Modaks

Easy Rainbow Modak Recipe Under 30 Minutes: Ingredients You Need

For the outer layer

· Khoya – 300 g

· Ghee – 70–80 g

· Elaichi powder – ½ tsp

· Milk powder – 50 g

· Saffron milk – 20 ml

· Pista puree – 20 g

· Orange extract/edible colour – 10 ml

For the stuffing

· Gulkand – 50 g

· Desiccated coconut – 60 g

· Elaichi powder – ½ tsp

· Tutti frutti – 20 g

· Cashews – 10 g

· Sesame – ½ tsp

How To Make Delicious Rainbow Modaks At Home In Under 30 Minutes?

Step 1: Prepare The Modak Filling (10 minutes)

Heat ghee in a pan and cook the khoya until it begins to leave the sides of the pan. Add elaichi powder and milk powder, mix well and allow it to cool.

Step 2: Prepare The Dough (5 minutes)

For the stuffing, combine gulkand, desiccated coconut, elaichi powder, tutti frutti, cashews and sesame.

Step 3: Prepare The Outer Covering Of Rainbow Modaks (3 minutes)

Divide the khoya mixture into four equal portions. Leave one portion white and colour the remaining portions using pista puree, saffron milk and orange extract.

1. White: Leave plain.
2. Green: Mix with pistachio puree.
3. Yellow/Orange: Mix with saffron milk.
4. Bright Orange: Mix with orange extract or food colour.

Step 4: Shape The Modaks

Using a modak mould, layer the coloured khoya, place the stuffing in the centre and shape into modaks.

Step 5: Serve on festive occasions

Simply place the modaks into a vibrantly decorated, clean plate and offer to lord Ganesha and afterwards to his devotees.

Chef’s Note:  Natural ingredients such as pistachio and saffron can be used to add colour and flavour. Edible food colours may be used as an alternative where required.