Name: No-Cook Paan & Coconut Modak Sweets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fine desiccated coconut; 0.75 cup condensed milk; 4 leaves fresh betel (paan) leaves, pureed; 0.33 cup gulkand (sweet rose petal preserve)

By Mery Voice Kitchen Tested • Updated October 2026

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Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Total

15m

Servings

Calories

140 kcal

✨ Why This Recipe Works

Traditional fragrant festival sweets filled with sweet gulkand (rose petal jam), betel leaf paste, and toasted coconut.

Crafted with everyday pantry staples and perfected in Mery's home kitchen, this No-Cook Paan & Coconut Modak Sweets brings authentic comfort and vibrant flavors straight to your table. Every step has been carefully timed and measured so home cooks of any skill level can recreate foolproof, delicious results with ease.

💡 Mery's Secret for Success: Grease modak molds with a touch of ghee for easy release and shiny shapes.

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🥗 Ingredients (tap to check off)

2 cups fine desiccated coconut
0.75 cup condensed milk
4 leaves fresh betel (paan) leaves, pureed
0.33 cup gulkand (sweet rose petal preserve)

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Shape & Fill

Mix coconut, condensed milk, and paan puree. Press into molds, stuff with gulkand, and unmold.

🍰 Storing & Chilling Desserts

Refrigeration: Keep covered in an airtight container or under a cake dome in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.

Serving Tip: For the richest flavor and silkiest mouthfeel, allow refrigerated bakes to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

🍳 Recommended Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen Note: Having the right kitchen tools ensures foolproof results. We recommend items tested in our own home kitchen.

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📊 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)

Calories

140

Protein

Carbs

22g

Fat

Fiber

Mery Voice

Food Creator, Home Chef & Host of Taste of Empires

I believe honest, homemade cooking should be approachable, comforting, and deeply flavorful. Every recipe on this website is thoroughly tested in my home kitchen using real ingredients. I hope this dish brings warmth and delicious memories to your family table!

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No-Cook Paan & Coconut Modak Sweets