Modak treats

The women of Aarey, who are part of the Nazareth Foundation’s Tribal Tadka initiative, have something special lined up next week. They are offering sweet treats called ukdiche modak in the run up to Ganesh Chaturthi this year. All modaks are hand-made, stuffed with coconut and jaggery and steamed on firewood. “This is our fourth year selling modaks. They are rustic and made on firewood, because that’s how the women of Aarey make them. Buying the modaks will help the women and their communities, and allow them to keep money in their pockets for the upcoming festive season,” founder Cassandra Nazareth told this diarist. The last date to book a batch is September 5, so if you’re keen to pitch in, send a WhatsApp message to 9920184909.