Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with the World’s Most Luxurious Modak Gilded in Pure Gold by Shehzad Khan.

Shehzad Khan
Aug 31
2 min read

A festival favorite elevated to a divine indulgence, these gold-gilded modaks blend tradition, luxury, and artistry. Each bite is a tribute to Lord Ganesha, wrapped in the purity of real 24K edible gold.

MIDAS TOUCH by Shehzad Khan

Experts in Gold Leafing Art Since the Last 70 Years.

Special Real 24K Edible Gold Leaf Gilded Modak

🌸 Ingredients (For 12 Modaks)

For the outer shell

2 cups rice flour (finely sifted)
2 cups water
1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
Pinch of salt

For the filling

1 ½ cups freshly grated coconut
¾ cup jaggery (or organic cane sugar for a lighter taste)
1 tbsp poppy seeds (lightly roasted)
½ tsp cardamom powder
8–10 chopped premium cashews and almonds
Few strands of saffron (soaked in warm milk)

For the luxury gilding

Authentic 24K edible gold leaf sheets (from MIDAS TOUCH)
Edible rose petals (optional, for garnish)

Real 24K Edible Gold Leaf Gilded Modak - MIDAS TOUCH by Shehzad Khan

🥣 Method

Prepare the filling (saran):

Heat a pan, add grated coconut and jaggery.
Stir until the jaggery melts and blends with coconut into a soft mixture.
Add cardamom, saffron milk, roasted poppy seeds, and chopped nuts.
Cook until slightly sticky. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the modak dough:

Boil water with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp ghee.
Gradually add rice flour, stirring continuously.
Cover and let it steam for 5 minutes.
Knead into a soft, smooth dough while warm.

Shape the modaks:

Grease hands with ghee.
Take small dough portions, press into a cup shape, fill with coconut-jaggery mixture, and gently seal into the traditional modak shape.

Steam the modaks:

Place them in a greased steamer plate.
Steam for 12–15 minutes until glossy and firm.

The MIDAS TOUCH – Gilding with 24K Gold:

Once cooled slightly, carefully apply 24K edible gold leaf over each modak using a soft brush or tweezer.
Ensure smooth coverage for a royal finish.
Garnish with edible rose petals for added elegance.