Unnakaya Recipe | Malabar Unnakaya Recipe

• 4 no Ripe Plantain (Kerala Banana)
• Coconut Oil (for deep frying)

For Filling

• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 2 cup Fresh Coconut (grated )
• ½ cup Sugar
• ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2 tbsp Cashews
• 2 tbsp Golden Raisins

1. 1

   Cut the banana in half. Place it in steamer and steam for 10 to 15 mins.Now let the banana cool a bit, peel off the skin and mash it well. Divide it into equal portion and set aside.

2. 2

   In a pan, melt ghee, add in cashews and raisin and fry for a min. Add in coconut and toss well. Add in sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well till the sugar start to melts. Remove it to a bowl and let it cool a bit.

3. 3

   Now take one portion of the banana dough, flatten it and spoon some coconut filling in, cover it well and seal it. Deep fry it in oil till golden. Strain on paper towel. Serve