Unnakkaya is a sweet delicacy you cannot resist....Made with Kerala banana ( nenthrappazam)....Its a Malabari specialty, popular in the Muslim household of Kerala...Steamed, mashed & filled with coconut & jaggery & some add egg scrambled to it & later deep fried...Its just awesome!!!!!!!! This recipe I got it from my mom's friend & I got it right after trying for 2 to 3 times just make sure the banana is not over ripe go for the 3/4 ripe banana..Here I am going to show step by step the recipe with the pics..
Ingredients:
Serves:4
- 2 nenthrappazam (Kerala banana).
- 1/4 cup grated coconut.
- 5-6 dates finely chopped.
- 1/4 tsp finely chopped raisins.
- 1/2 tsp ghee.
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
- 1 tbsp grated jaggery or sugar (according to your taste.).
- Oil to deep fry.
Method:
- Select 2 bananas which is about to be ripe.
- Steam it for 2-3 min ( Make sure its not overcooked) or microwave for 2 min..
- Immediately remove the skin ( so that it doesn't get overcooked) & let it cool.
- Run a knife through the middle & remove the seeds.
- Blend the banana in a dry mixer to a fine paste...
For the filling:
In a plate add the grated coconut, raisins, dates, cardamom, powdered jaggery or sugar, ghee & mix well & microwave it in high power for 2 min or you can roast it on tava for 5 min on
medium heat.
Grease hands with ghee & make lemon size balls with the mashed banana & flatten it into a
puri, or place a cling film or a butter paper on a plate flatten it into a puri.
Add a tsp of the filling in the center.
Over stuffing might be difficult to seal.
Close & press to seal the edges.
Spread ghee on your palm & roll & shape it with a bulge in the middle & tapered at the edges.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Deep fry them by turning them constantly so that all sides are fried well to a golden brown.
Drain excess oil in a paper towels.
Serve hot with tea as a snack or as a dessert.
NOTE :
If the banana dough turns messy add a tsp of rice flour.
