1. Add water and salt to rawa to make a puri-like dough.
2. Cover and keep aside for 30-40 minutes.

For filling:

1. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
2. Add sesame seeds, grated coconut and roast for 5 minutes on a medium flame.
3. Add sugar, keep stirring and bring to a boil.
4. When the mixture becomes thick, add cardamom powder and turn off the heat.
5. Make as many small balls as possible out of the dough.
6. Sprinkle some maida on a board and roll out into thin rounds for the covering.
7. Place a spoonful of filling and gather all the sides at the top and press it firmly to resemble a fresh fig.
8. Make sure all the sides are sealed tightly.
9. Prepare all the modaks and fry on a medium flame till brown.