Unnakai
Unnakai are Malabar banana sweets made by wrapping mashed ripe plantain around a coconut, nut, raisin, and cardamom filling, then frying until golden. The finished pieces are oval and glossy, with a sweet aromatic center.
π Recipe adapted from Wikidata (Dessert)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
Steam or roast the plantains until soft, then mash them into a smooth dough with a pinch of salt.
Cook coconut, sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom, and ghee until fragrant and lightly sticky.
Flatten small portions of banana dough, add filling, and seal into oval rolls.
Fry the rolls gently until golden on all sides.
Drain and serve warm as a sweet snack.
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