Add desiccated coconut, crushed nuts, and a dash of cardamom for flavor after melting chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
Mix sugar, rice flour, and a small amount of salt in a bowl. Once the dough is smooth, gradually add warm milk.
Take a tiny bit of dough, roll it into a disc shape, and then press a spoonful of chocolate filling into the center. To seal and form into a modak, pinch the edges together.
Arrange the molded modaks in a parchment paper-lined steamer. To make sure the dough is cooked and firm, steam it for ten to fifteen minutes.
To ensure their shape and texture, let the modaks cool completely.
Garnish with extra nuts or edible gold leaf, if desired. Alternatively, liquefy additional chocolate and pour it onto the modaks that have cooled down.
Savor the chocolate modaks as a delectable confection or festive offering.