Heat the ghee and sauté the Poppy & Sesame seeds

Add the Coconut, and if using previously frozen, cook it a bit longer to remove moisture

Add the Jaggery & the Water and mix well together

Add in the nuts, mix and leave aside to cool

To make the dough, heat up the Water and add the Ghee and the Sugar

Add the Saffron

Turn the heat off

Add all the Rice flour and mix vigoursly

Quickly turn it onto a large platter.

Use gloves or plastic wrap to help knead it as it will be hot

After kneading transfer to a plastic bag and allow it to cool

Take a block of the dough and push it into the centre of the mold

Push it to flatten so the dough firms a thin layer

Spoon in the Coconut filling

Using more dough to cover the bottom

Open the mold & repeat till you have about 12 Modaks

To cook these place them in an instant pot with 2 cups Water at the bottom on a wire rack covered with some parchment paper or another pot with a trivet so it can steam

Steam cook for about 10 - 15 mins

These tend to harden in the fridge so if making ahead, make them a day before and simply reheat by just steaming them again