Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Keep Your Sweet Cravings At Bay Relishing Sugar-Free Dry-Fruit Modak; Recipe Inside

Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Saloni Kukreja🌷 (@salonikukreja)

Healthy Modak

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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