Tue Aug 26 06:56:33 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Hyderabad Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Authentic Maharashtrian Modaks**

**Hyderabad, August 26, 2025:** As Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin, Hyderabad residents with a penchant for tradition can savor the authentic taste of Maharashtrian ukadiche modak, a steamed sweet dumpling considered essential for the festival.

In Sultan Bazar, Arun Phansalker, who runs a Maharashtrian food catering business, has been quietly championing this culinary tradition since 2020. During the lockdown, Arun started to support a family of modak makers from Ratnagiri.

Unlike the commercially produced sweets commonly found in the city, the ukadiche modak is a labor of love. The outer shell is made from cooked rice flour, filled with a mixture of roasted coconut and jaggery, and meticulously shaped by hand. Swati Mawlankar, who leads the modak-making team that travels to Hyderabad for the festival, says that the traditional modaks should be made from rice flour, coconut and jaggery as sugar melts and makes the modak collapse.

Despite initial challenges, demand has steadily grown, and the team now sells around 1,000 boxes of modaks during the festival. Each modak is priced at ₹40, reflecting the rarity and craftsmanship involved.

For those seeking a taste of authentic Maharashtrian tradition, Arun Phansalker can be contacted at 9392403345 to place an order.

**Summary:**

This article highlights the availability of authentic Maharashtrian ukadiche modaks in Hyderabad during Ganesh Chaturthi. Arun Phansalker started supporting a modak making family from Ratnagiri during the pandemic in 2020, who handcrafts the modaks, using traditional methods and ingredients. The article mentions the details of the modak and the price and contact information for interested customers.

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