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Undan Pori


Undan Pori
Today's post is a delicious snack usually common in small restaurants and tea stalls of Kerala.It resembles very much to the unni appam yet it is different in its taste and texture. Undan pori  is crispy and crunchy and at the same time soft and spongy inside.
This snack was regularly seen in our college canteen. But this humble snack was brought it only if there was a shortage of uzhunnu vada and parippu vada. It sounds funny but being away from Kerala I felt a craving for this snack and tried it once, but I did not get the perfect chayakada/teastall taste. When I saw this recipe in Swathi's blog -Zesty South Indian Kitchen-I knew this was the perfect recipe. I tried it and it was really delicious. Thanks Swathi for the recipe.

Ingredients
Wheat flour- 1 1/3 cup
Rice flour- 1/3 cup (optional)
Baking soda-a pinch
Jaggery- 3/4 cup
Small banana mashed-3

Cardamon  powder-1/3 tsp
Ghee- 1 tbs
Coconut pieces- 1/3 cup
salt- a pinch
oil for frying



Powder jaggery and add 1/2 cup of water. Bring this mixture to a boil. When jaggery melts strain out the impurities and allow to cool.
Heat ghee in a pan and roast finely chopped coconut pieces till it is golden brown
Mash the bananas ( best for this recipe is Palayakodan which is widely used in Kerala)  and mix with jaggery syrup. In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients together and add the  banana mixture, and fried coconut make a smooth dough. You can add extra water and make it like soft chapatti dough. It will be a slightly sticky dough. Grease your hands and make small lemon sized ball. Heat oil and fry this till both sides are brown and crispy. Fry in medium low flames for about four to five minutes. Drain in paper towels and serve with tea.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy.
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  1. TorviewtorontoJune 11, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    delicious looking snack wonderfully done

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  2. foodydelightJune 11, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Very delicious and crispy balls

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  3. chitraj.hegdeJune 11, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    gr8...nice snack,,we too prepare this kind of snack balls.....but I never tried by my own...will try some time..my granny prepares this very nice....nice click too of ur's

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  4. Indian KhanaJune 11, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Looks so delicious ...perfect with that cuppa

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  5. Priya SureshJune 11, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Undan pori looks fabulous,addictive and prefect teatime snack.

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  6. HemaJune 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    These look so delicious, a little like our appams..

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  7. SwathiJune 11, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Suja,

    Undanpori adipoli, I can't stop eating them with a tea. You done very well dear.

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    1. Suja ManojJune 11, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      Thanks Swathi for the recipe,we all loved it:)

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  8. hotpotcookingJune 11, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    My amma often do this, looks yum

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  9. kitchen queenJune 11, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    yummy balls.you have a nice blog.you can visit my blog and give ur valuable comments.

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  10. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    looks awesome.. perfect tea time snack..

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  11. Ms.ChitchatJune 11, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Delicious looking snack, new to me, resembles the sweet seedai we prepare during gokulashtami.

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  12. AkilaJune 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Looking so delicious...

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  13. anjanaJune 11, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    So cute and delicious.love to try this:)

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  14. FaseelaJune 11, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    wow...this is my hubbys fav, whenever he go to the tea stall he will buy it, i tried so many times but didnt come out as perfect as the tea stall one, now i have the recipe and will try it soon.

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  15. RekhaJune 11, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    wow.. looks so awesome and delicious..
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  16. ShobhaJune 11, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Kerala cuisine has these amazing jaggery sweets..

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  17. radhaJune 11, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    This looks so fabulous. I could do with a after-dinner snack with the hint of sweetness.

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  18. MélangeJune 11, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Ithu bhayankara nostalgic potato Suja..I loved your presentation.Classic..Too much childhood memories associated with it..Yummy.

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  19. MélangeJune 11, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Ithu bhayankara nostalgic postato Suja..I adore the way you presented it..Can't ask for more.Have special childhood memories associated with this snack..Yum!

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  20. KrithisKitchenJune 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Wow.. yummy... will try these next time I have leftover bananas..

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  21. JulieJune 11, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    wow..adipoli snack,Yummy & crispy ones:-)

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  22. Jaya MJune 11, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Oh! such tempting snack with bananas..I bet no one can stop on having one only :-)..nice one Suja ..hugs

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  23. ShriJune 11, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    This is almost like the Cheeda we make out of jackfruit and banana paste/varatti...looks and sounds delicious Suja

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  24. Reshmi MaheshJune 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Its been ages that I had these...Adipoli...

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  25. SuryaprabhaJune 12, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Nostalgic..One of my fav during my childhood. Thanks for the recipe..

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  26. Kaveri VenkateshJune 12, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Delicious snack...looks very good

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  27. lubnakarim06June 12, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    That's very new to me....love these balls....look perfect and yum....

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  28. ShabbuJune 12, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    yummy and my favourite ...will try this...

    Shabbu's Tasty Kitchen

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  29. ReshmiJune 12, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    this is one of our fav snacks... loved urs.. and snaps look too good
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  30. hemalataJune 12, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Delicious n yummy snack.

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  31. Spice up the CurryJune 12, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    wow. looks so irresistible. awesome recipe

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  32. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    These look absolutely scrumptious and totally satisfying! I made these at my house a while ago - they are a classic treat :))) Love the pics and recipe!

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  33. cookingvarietiesJune 12, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    hi suja, as usual, you never fail to impress me wit your recipes. this one looks simply delicious...6 pieces for me/ have a nice day

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  34. Sobha ShyamJune 12, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    looks so delicious and a perfect snack for the tea time :)

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  35. Sangeetha NambiJune 12, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Suja, love this very much.. 1 plate parcel pls.... :P

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  36. AnuJune 13, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Looks so inviting..loved it..

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  37. My Kitchen AnticsJune 13, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    not a dish ive heard about, but im sure il like it with all the ingredients that have gone in

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  38. RachanaJune 14, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Such a tempting dish!

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  39. abrahamJune 14, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Looks so inviting..loved it..

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  40. PushpaJune 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Looks yummy and perfect.

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  41. ShylajaJune 14, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Looks yummy and delicious

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  42. Shanthi KrishnakumarJune 15, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Looks incredible and super tempting..

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  43. vrindaJune 15, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Oops i missed this post...my favvvv..Mahi kore aayi ithu undakkanam ennu parayunnu,beautifully presented...

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  44. KrithisKitchenJuly 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Made these this evening as I had some leftover bananas.. Was awesome.. thanks for sharing..

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