Hyderabad, Aug. 26 -- When the festival season arrives, food becomes the heart of celebrations. Every culture has its own festive delicacy, and for Maharashtrians, it is the humble yet divine Ukdiche Modak during Ganesh Chaturthi. These soft, white dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery are said to be Lord Ganesha's favorite. But beyond religion, they are simply a comforting, homely sweet that anyone and everyone can enjoy perfectly with a drizzle of ghee and a smile. Let's know more about this sweet delicacy and explore with Siasat.com where Hyderabadi's can enjoy it.

Where it began

Ukdiche Modak comes from Maharashtra, where families have been making it for generations. The word "Ukdiche" means steamed, and that's what makes this s...