To get the texture of the dough right and to get a mixture without cracks and non-sticky, sprinkle a little warm water and knead it again.
When making modaks, always use freshly grated coconut.
Keep the dough covered with a damp cloth until used up.
Always cover the modaks with a damp cloth.
Put the modaks in a steamer for not more than 10 minutes.
Avoid moulds and flatten each dough ball to form a modak shape with the palms.
Modaks can stay fresh for up to a day at room temperature.