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Unnakaya


Yet another Malabar recipe and this time it is a delicious snack called Unnakaya.It is a sweet and delicious snack made with plantains and stuffed with a sweet coconut and nut filling.There is also a non vegetarian version with egg stuffing which  is most popular during the Ramadan fasting.Mine is the vegetarian version.

Even though it is a very popular recipe, I must admit that I am trying this for the first time and that too after watching many cookery shows and demonstrations to bring somewhat perfect consistency for the dough and shape.My family really enjoyed this yummy snack.

Ingredients
Ripe Plantain- 2
Coconut- 1/2 cup
Sooji/rava- 2 tsp ( optional)
Sugar- 3-4 tsp
salt- a pinch
Raisins- a few
chopped cashew nuts- a little
ghee- 2 tsp
Cardamom- 1/3 tsp

To make the filling

Heat ghee in a pan and fry cashew nuts and raisins followed by rava. Stir fry this for a minute and add coconut. Fry this till it attains light  golden brown.Add sugar and blend well with the coconut mixture. Let this cool.
Steam cook plantains till its is soft. Peel off the skin and run knife through the center remove the small black seeds in the center. Mash this in a grinder or hand blender without using water into the form of a dough. You can add a pinch of salt to this. Make lemon size balls and flatten then between your palms. Put the filling in the center and seal the edges. The best way is to take between your two hands and gently fold and press the edges and roll . Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the unnakayas in medium flame or shallow fry in a non stick pan. Enjoy with tea.


Tips
1) Use plantains which  is ripe but yet firm. Do not use over ripe soft ones as you will not get the correct consistency and will be difficult to hold together.
2) Mash the plantains when it is slightly warm, otherwise it will get dried out and will be difficult to grind especially if you are using a mixer.
3) If you feel that it is very difficult to bring the mass together you can add a two tsp of water while grinding plus one tsp of rice flour.
4) Do not make it into a very smooth mixture as there will be a tendency to tear apart.
5) Grease you hands with ghee while making the balls. You can also flatten it on a greased plastic sheet or parchment paper and gently press them together.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..

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  1. SujiFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Unnakaya adipoli aytund chechi. njan ethu vare undakitilla myself, but orupadu kazhichitund, Yummy

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  2. Umm MymoonahFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    looks very yummy, perfect delicious snack.

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  3. divyaFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    oh wow,,,thats so perfectly made unnakaya..love the beautiful click...yummy.

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  4. divyaFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    wow..looks yummy and tempting clicks...

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  5. SarithaFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Mouthwatering.....

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  6. RachuFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wonderful.. your research has saved you.. perfect shape and perfect coat on the outside..

    ammaandbaby.blogspot.com/

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  7. Malar GandhiFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Perfect, mouthwatering...love this ramzaan treat:)

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  8. NithyaFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    The shape and the way you have presented is classic :) The ingredients that have gone into it are all my favorites. Guess I would love this dish :) Bookmarked the recipe :)

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  9. Hamaree RasoiFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    This snack sounds to have a touch of sweetness. Lovely shapes

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  10. Nisa HomeyFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Unnakaya looks perfect....YUM!!

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  11. TorviewtorontoFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    these look perfect with plantain coconut oh yum

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  12. ShanaviFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Super Suja, perfect..Love the shape and the arrangement

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  13. Ganga SreekanthFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    ente fav aanu.ithu kandittu kothi kudi.innu thanne undakkan pova:)

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  14. Indian Cuisine BlogrollFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    that looks yummy n perfectly done...

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  15. Madhura ManojFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Yummy...Droolworthy unnakaya. Beautiful clicks.
    http://www.easycookingforamateurs.com/

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  16. PanchpakwanFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Looks so yummy..

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  17. Priya SureshFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    prefect and delicious unnakaya, sooo tempting..

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  18. Jincy JosephFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Looks great! Must be very tasty with coconut filling.I haven't tasted this before.

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  19. PremaFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Wow this is really yummy...love the way u presented it.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    very new to me.looks delicious and quick too.

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  21. Vikis KitchenFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Perfection is at its height! Unnakaya looks so cute and delicious. Love this very much.

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  22. Binys RecipesFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    wow dat looks perfect...i love the fact u did not add scrambled egg white cos i dont like it...the rest of the combo goes very well

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  23. aipiFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    A very new recipe..I know my hubby will love this one. You are very good with authentic recipes :)

    US Masala

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  24. MélangeFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    This one is so so perfect and professional Suja.You are a real chef !!

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  25. PriyankaFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Yummylicious :)

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  26. Vidya ChandrahasFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Yummy...delicious and crunchy unnakya..

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  27. PushpaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Looks perfect...

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  28. priyaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    just heard abt this recipe..looks yummy

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  29. UrmilaFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    eeswara...enne kothipichu....

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  30. Treat and TrickFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Perfect shape an looks tasty!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    adipoli ithu eppozum try cheyyanam ennu vicharikum but ithuvare undakkiyittilla. superb click

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  32. RaksFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    This is totally new to me,but this is making me drool! I am very much hooked to the pics,loved it!

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  33. MadhuFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Oh Suja! This looks great and as usual the presentation is fabulous!

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  34. SunithaFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I am developing a craving for unnakaya now. Looks perfectly done as always.

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  35. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    wow, very new and interesting recipe. Love the fried fritters and the pic showing the filling as well.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    so perfectly made unnakaya..love the beautiful PRESENTATION..and TEMPTING........THANKS OR SHARING YAAR

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  37. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Adipoli and perfect suja..aaplate ingottu parcel cheyyuttooo..:)

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  38. vandana rajeshFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    yummy...adipoli!!

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  39. KannanFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Great post.

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  40. cook from dohaFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    unnakaya is my all time fovorite...........urs look yummy............

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  41. sharadaFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    looks very tasty and tempting!

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  42. SangiFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    unnakaya s new dish to me.. your pics talk about its taste n flavors..

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  43. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    mouthwatering!!!!!!!!! love it

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  44. Vineetha SushFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Malabru kari ayathu kondu njan oru paadu kazhichitundu,but ithuvare undakiyitilla..First time ayitum ithu adipoli ayi vanitundallo.Perfect shape.

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  45. Sherly AjiFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Parayan Vakkukal ella, Perfect .......Presentation um nannayittunddu!!1 Sarikkum kothiyavunnu!!

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  46. ChitraFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    New to me.. looks yummy :)

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  47. Jayanthy KumaranFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    too tempting...completely new to me..
    Tasty appetite

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  48. RachanaFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    A very new recipe! Looks tempting.

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  49. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    They look so perfect and delicious..Unnakaya ennu kettitte ullu, kazhichittilla..Adipoli!

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  50. Suja ManojFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments :)

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  51. BinithaJuly 12, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Suja, looks sinful!! yumm yumm..made only with nendra pazham right?

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  52. Suja ManojJuly 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Yes Binitha the outer crust is made with nendra pazham and there is a coconut filling..

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