Unnakkai (Banana Coconut Sweet)
Unnakkai, also known as Unnakaya, Kai Ada, Unnakka, and Kai Porichathu, is a spindle-shaped traditional dessert that originated in the Malabar region of India. Among the Muslims in Malabar, it holds a special place as a delicacy and is particularly significant during Iftar, Eid-al-Fitr, Ramzan, Ramadan, and Nombu Perunaal, serving as a dessert for breaking the fast (Nombu Thurakkal). Additionally, it enjoys popularity at weddings and various other festivals within the community.
Ingredients
- Ripe Banana – 2
- Coconut – 1 cup
- Sugar – 5-6 dessert spoon
- Cardamom – 2
- Ghee – 3 tablespoon Oil – for frying
Instructions
- Steam the bananas. Let it cool. Mash the steamed bananas & keep it aside. Heat ghee in a pan & add coconut, sugar & cardamom. Stew it for 5-6 minutes. Apply a little oil in the hands & make 10 – 12 rolls with mashed bananas. Flatten each roll & fill it with coconut mix & roll it again. Fry these rolls in heated oil until it becomes light golden brown.
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