Unnakkaya Recipe | Kerala Plantain Snack

Instructions

1. Steam the plantains with their skins in a pressure cooker with 1 cup of water until one whistle. This softens them without making them mushy.
2. While still warm, peel the cooked plantains and mash or blend until completely smooth.
3. In a bowl, combine grated coconut, cardamom powder, roasted cashew nuts, and raisins. Mix well.
4. Take a small portion of mashed plantain, roll into a ball, and gently flatten it on your ghee-greased palm.
5. Place a teaspoon of the coconut-nut mixture in the center of the flattened plantain.
6. Carefully shape the plantain around the filling, sealing it to form an Unnakkaya.
7. Heat oil for deep frying in a frying pan over medium heat.
8. Dip each Unnakkaya in egg white, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
9. Deep fry the Unnakkaya until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
10. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve the Kerala Unnakkaya hot and enjoy!