Modak
Modak (Marathi: मोदक; Japanese: 歓喜団; Thai: โมทกะ or ขนมต้ม) is an Indian sweet dumpling dish popular in many Indian states and cultures. According to Hindu belief, it is considered one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesha and is therefore used in prayers. The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery, while the outer soft shell is made from rice flour or wheat flour mixed with khava or maida flour. There are two types of Modak, fried and steamed. The steamed version (called "ukdiche modak") is often served hot with ghee . Religious significance. Hinduism. Modak is considered to be the favourite sweet of the Hindu deity, Ganesha. From it he gets the moniker modakapriya (one who likes modak) in Sanskrit.The word modak means "small part of Bliss" and it symbolises Spiritual Knowledge. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the puja usually concludes with an offering of 21 or 101 modaks to Ganesha.Modaks made with rice flour shells are often preferred for this purpose, although wheat shell versions are also used. Local businesses outside Ganesh Temples across India usually sell pre-packed/ready-made versions of Modaks. Japan. In Japan, a sweet similar  to modak and known locally as "kangidan" (歓喜団), is offered to god Kangiten, the Japanese version of Lord Ganesha. Kangidans are made from curds, honey, and red bean paste. They are wrapped in kneaded dough made from parched flour and shaped like a bun before they are deep fried. Thailand. In Thailand, modaks are known locally as "" (ขนมต้ม), is offered to Phikanet or Phra Phikanesuan, the Thai version of Lord Ganesha. It is covered in coconut shreds.