Unnakkaya Recipe

Preparation Directions

• STEP 1.Steam, cook the ripe banana.
• STEP 2.Peel it and mash it.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat a pan and add 1tsp ghee, 1tbsp coconut oil. Add 10 cashew nuts. Roast it in medium flame. Add 10 raisins, 1 cup grated coconut, 1/4tsp cardamom powder. Mix well.
• STEP 2.Add a pinch of salt and 2-3tbsp sugar. MIx well. Turn off the flame.
• STEP 3.Let it cool down. Take oil/ghee in a bowl.Grease a plate and your hand with oil/ghee.
• STEP 4.Take the mashed banana and make a medium sized ball. Slightly press it with your fingers to make a thin circular layer.
• STEP 5.Place the filling in the middle. Join the two opposite sides and close it. Roll it to give a cylindrical shape. Make sure there are no cracks. Place it in the greased plate.
• STEP 6.Repeat step 4-5 for the rest of the mashed banana.
• STEP 7.Heat oil in a pan and fry the unnakkaya in batches. Fry it in medium flame.
• STEP 8.When all sides are golden brown take it out of oil.
• STEP 9.Unnakkaya is ready to be served.

Special Comments

• STEP 1.Removing the seeds of banana is optional.
• STEP 2.If the water content is more in banana, add 1tbsp rice flour and mix well.