Modakam -The Jaffna’s “sweet” dish

This is the Sri Lankan spin on dumplings, with a hearty sweet filling composed of jaggery, coconut and green gram. If you have had the traditional Sri Lankan pancake with the jaggery filling, then you have an idea of what this tastes like.This is the Sri Lankan spin on dumplings, with a hearty sweet filling composed of jaggery, coconut and green gram. If you have had the traditional Sri Lankan pancake with the jaggery filling, then you have an idea of what this tastes like. The dough is slightly thicker than the standard pancake, and while the pancake takes the shape of a roll, the “Modakam” is a sort of hybrid between a patty and a cutlet. These delicacies are steamed and it is not unusual to expect them at your breakfast table either. In case you haven’t noticed, we Sri Lankans tend to be born with a sweet tooth and can consume sweet treats at almost any time of the day.