Unni Appam

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 3

Tasty Unni Appam recipe perfect for snacks or dessert

by The Chefin Appetizer/Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

194

Sugar

15g

Fat

Unni Appam is a popular snack or dessert in the southern Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is a sweet dumpling that is made with wheat flour, mashed bananas, jaggery (a traditional Indian sweetener), and coconut pieces. The batter is shaped like small spheres and deep fried in oil until golden brown. It can be served as a warm snack or as a dessert with the addition of coconut milk or sugar syrup. Unni Appam is a delectable treat that is easy to make and is perfect for satisfying your sweet or snack cravings.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, maida flour, jaggery, and mashed bananas.
2.	Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring constantly to form a batter with a thick flowing consistency.
3.	Add the cardamom powder and coconut pieces to the batter, and mix well.
4.	Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5.	Spoon the batter into the pan in small portions, and fry until golden brown, flipping occasionally to cook evenly.
6.	Drain excess oil from the appams by placing them on paper towels.
7.	Serve the appams hot or cold as desired.

PROS

Unni Appam is a delicious snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by anyone.

It is easy to make with ingredients that are commonly available in many households.

CONS

This recipe calls for deep frying, which makes the appams high in calories and fat.

As with any fried food, these should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unni Appam contains wheat flour and bananas which offer a range of health benefits.
Wheat flour is low in fat and high in nutrients like fiber and protein.
Bananas are packed with vitamins and minerals like potassium and Vitamin C, which are beneficial for heart health and digestion.

	2 cups wheat flour
	2 cups maida flour
	1 1/2 cups jaggery
	2 ripe bananas
	1 teaspoon cardamom powder
	1/2 cup coconut , pieces
	1/2 liter cooking oil , to deep fry