Unnakkaya

Introduction

A sweet snack made from steamed bananas stuffed with coconut, nuts, and sugar, then fried. A Malabar specialty.

Historical Relevance

Traditionally prepared in Mappila (Muslim) households of North Kerala, especially during Ramadan.

1. Preparing the Rolls
   
   Ingredients:

• 3 ripe nendran bananas

• ½ cup grated coconut

• 2 tbsp sugar

• Cashews, raisins, cardamom

• Oil for frying
  

Instructions:

• Steam bananas, mash into dough.

• Make filling with coconut, sugar, nuts, raisins, and cardamom.

• Shape dough into rolls with filling inside.

• Shallow fry till golden brown.
  

Pro Tips
Always use Kerala nendran bananas for authentic flavor.

Serving Suggestions
Best served as evening tea snack or festive sweet.

Fun Fact
Called “Unnakkaya” because its shape resembles a silkworm cocoon.