11 Homechefs You Can Order Modaks From This Year-2020
Ganesh Chaturthi is right around the corner and this year is going to be different. With no pandal hopping with friends and savouring the modaks and prasads at famous pandals, this year is going to be an in-house celebration for sure. And, no Ganesh Utsav is complete without Modaks as an offering to Lord Ganesha and for us to gorge on them after the pooja is over. And, making them at home is not easy; there's a tricky technique involved, be it steamed, fried or stuffed! For that reason, we scoured the internet, looking for home chefs who're delivering modaks with utmost safety, adhering to all the safety norms.
1. Pooja Sachdev
You name it and she has it; with a large Ganesh Prasad menu she definitely knocks it out off the park for someone who's looking to gift Modaks. From coconut ladoos to a variety of motichoor ladoos, modaks and chocolate bars and truffles, she has something for everyone. Also, if you're looking for delicious tarts and florentines, she is your go-to person! You can also check out her Instagram page.
Delivery: All over Mumbai and pickups from Bandra
How to place an order: DM or Whatsapp on 9867365087
Price: Anywhere between Rs.100 for a box of 4 to Rs. 900 for a box of 12 (depending on the flavours)
2. Tara Kapur
Known for vegan bakes and gluten-free desserts, Tara is always innovating and trying out recipes that are delicious. Like every year, this year too, all her modak offerings are either vegan, Jain, keto or diabetic-friendly, that are made of almonds and pistachios. So, if you're someone who's looking for sugar-free or special modaks, let her know while placing your orders. Ideally, you should place your order a day before or in the morning for same-day delivery.
Delivery: All over Mumbai (additional delivery charges depending on the location) or self-pickup from Bandra West
How to place an order: Whatsapp on 9820006440
Price: Rs. 600- 1200
3. Mishmash Bakery by Shikha Murarka
Popularly known for creating amazing cake creations for celebrities, Shikha is giving us yet another reason to fall in love with her desserts. She's making it special for those who love gulab jamun with her gulab jamun chocolate modak. And if you love bounty as a chocolate, she's recreating those flavours in modaks too.
Delivery: Around Juhu or self-pickups available
How to place an order: Whatsapp on 9819766027
Price: Rs. 400
4. Priya's Homemade Traditional Maharashtrian Cuisine
She is a passionate home chef who started catering on a make-to-order basis to spread her love for traditional coastal Maharashtrian cuisine. If you're looking for everything Maharashtrian (more than just modaks) this Ganesh Chaturthi, Priya's menu looks pretty enticing. From traditional puranpolis and modaks to Maharashtrian veg and non-veg dishes that are available on special order, you're in for a Maharashtrian feast! "Just like any household, I take a bath before I start preparing modaks, keeping in mind that these modaks would be offered to Lord Ganesha", she says.
Delivery: Home Delivery applicable all over Mumbai depending on We Fast charges | Self- Pickups from Technocrat Society, Prabhadevi (for full address contact her)
How to place an order: Whatsapp on 9820499679
Price: Rs 420 for a box of 12 modaks and Rs.50 for 1 puranpoli
5. Saloni Kothari
Fan of soft-centred chocolate modaks? Here's a home chef that makes and delivers all across Mumbai. Whether you like a plain chocolate modak or with a Nutella or caramel stuffing, she is taking orders until 21st August! So hurry if you want to make Ganesh Chaturthi special without having to go through the grind of making it yourself.
Delivery: All over Mumbai (additional delivery charges depending on the location)
How to place an order: DM or Whatsapp on 8828477689
Price: Rs 180- 250 for 11 modaks
6. Pooja Sahni
A self-taught foodie and baker, Pooja loves creating fusion comes across through her Instagram page, Want a spoonful? This Ganesh Chaturthi, she is set to wow us with her modak creations that are packaged aesthetically and hygienically in a beautiful box. From steamed to mawa and coconut modaks to the traditional jaggery ones, she offers same-day delivery across Mumbai.
Delivery: All over Mumbai on 21st August (additional Rs. 70-100 depending on the location) For Vasai residents- any day of the week
How to place an order: DM her on Instagram
Price: Rs 30-40 per modak depending on the variety
7. Messy Mallows
Located in Bandra East in Mumbai, messy mallows are known for its handcrafted marshmallow confections. And, if you love marshmallows, these mallow modaks are custom-made for you. They are all vegetarian, eggless, gluten-free and gelatin free modaks that come in kesar, pista, orange and rose flavours! If you're up to trying something different this Ganesh Chaturthi, call them and place your orders.
Delivery: All over Mumbai
How to place an order: DM on Instagram
8. Akshata Parab
Owner of chocolate brand, Truffology, Akshata sells the best fudgy chocolate concoction called truffles in a shape of modaks! If you were to order from her, you'd get a mix bag of flavours like rose, white and dark chocolate. So, if you're not a fan of traditional modaks, these truffle modaks are right up your alley.
Delivery: Dahisar, Borivali and Mira Road. Take away option available
How to place an order: DM on Instagram or Whatsapp on 9920887082
Price: Pack of 5 for Rs. 150 and a box of 11 for Rs. 300
9. Shyamali's Bake Creations
Made with utmost care & hygiene, Shyamli's traditional coconut-based modaks come in flavours like kesar elaichi, rose coconut and chocolate walnut. If you want to order these delicious modaks, you could place your orders at least 2 days in advance as she'll be catering to the modak demands on all 11 days, only if you've pre-booked.
Delivery: Pickup or delivery across Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai (additional delivery charges depending on the location)
How to place an order: Whatsapp on 9967014101/9820258791
Price: Rs. 300 for an assorted box of 21 | 1/2 kg (approx. 45 pcs)- Rs. 550 | 1 kg (approx. 90 pcs)- Rs. 1100
10. Preity Bhatia
Keeping sanitization her utmost priority, Preity is looking to deliver some exotic flavour bombs on her menu this Ganesh Chaturthi. From traditional dark dry fruit modaks to paan, coconut, mango and pistachio to bold flavour combinations like rabdi, thandai, nutella, oreo, butterscotch, red velvet and coffee, she has a wide variety of modak flavours to offer. So, what are you waiting for?
Delivery: Ulhasnagar, Mumbai
How to place an order: DM on Instagram
Price: Rs. 500- 800 (depending on the flavours you choose)
11. Ritika Sharma
In her dessert venture, Grandma's Treats, Ritika specializes in Chocolate modaks. And, this year she has 3 flavour offerings- Dark chocolate modaks filled with Nutella, White Chocolate Modaks filled with brownie bits and Milk Chocolate modaks with caramel filling. So, if you're a chocolate lover, these modak sure sound like pure indulgence.
Delivery: All over Mumbai (additional delivery charges depending on the location)
How to place an order: DM or Whatsapp on 9867693312
Price: Rs 750 for a box of 11 modaks
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