Unnakkaya

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 0

Unnakkaya: A Traditional Indian Dessert Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

272

Sugar

20g

Fat

13g

Unnakkaya is a popular Indian dessert that originated in the Malabar region of Kerala. The word 'Unnakkaya' means 'stuffed goodness', due to the dessert's unique stuffed shape. It is a festive dessert that is often served during Eid-al-Fitr or Ramadan, and it is also a favorite snack for tea time. The sweet flavors of raisins and cashews, spiced with cardamom, and fried to a crispy golden-brown texture make Unnakkaya a mouth-watering treat.

Instructions

1.	Boil the bananas and mash them thoroughly.
2.	Beat the eggs and mix them with the sugar in a separate bowl.
3.	Add the mashed bananas, raisins, chopped cashews, and cardamom powder to the egg mixture.
4.	Mix the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter.
5.	Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan and add the batter to it.
6.	Cook the mixture on medium heat until it thickens and starts to form a dough-like consistency.
7.	Remove the pan from heat and let it cool.
8.	Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into an oval shape.
9.	Heat oil in a deep-frying pan.
10.	Fry the oval-shaped dough until it turns golden brown and crispy.
11.	Remove the fried dough from the pan and place it on a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
12.	Serve hot with a sprinkling of cardamom powder on top.

PROS

Unnakkaya is a unique and flavorful dessert that can be made with easily available ingredients.

Its egg and banana base makes it a protein-rich treat that can satiate your sweet-tooth without sacrificing your daily nutrition needs.

CONS

Unnakkaya is a deep-fried dessert that can result in high calories and fat if consumed in excess.

It might not be suited to people with health conditions that require them to avoid oil or fatty foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unnakkaya contains bananas which are a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fibers.
Eggs add a protein boost and can help maintain muscle and bone health.

	2 half-ripe indian bananas
	2 eggs
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1 tablespoon raisins
	1 tablespoon cashews , chopped
	2 teaspoons ghee
	oil , to fry
	cardamom powder