Name: Unniyappam With Video
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 cups Raw Rice (Pachari); 3 cups Jaggery Black; 1 cup Water (To melt jaggery); 4 Small Ripe Banana (Palayam Kodan Pazham); 15 nos. Cardamom; Sugar (little, to grind with cardamom); 1 tbsp Ghee; 3/4 cup Coconut pieces

Unniyappam: A Traditional Kerala Sweet Delight

Introduction

Unniyappam, a beloved traditional sweet snack from Kerala, is a staple during festive occasions and temple offerings. These small, round, and fluffy rice cakes are made from a batter of rice, jaggery, ripe bananas, and coconut, flavored with cardamom and deep-fried to golden perfection. The snack is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a nostalgic reminder of Kerala’s rich culinary heritage.

Ingredients and Preparation

The key ingredients that define Unniyappam are rice, jaggery, and ripe bananas. Soak rice for a few hours and grind to a powder. Mix the rice flour with mashed bananas, and jaggery syrup. You should add cardamom powder to enhance the flavor. Pour the batter into a special pan called “appa chatti” and fry to a golden brown color. Each bite of the snack offers a delightful combination of sweetness with a subtle aroma of cardamom. The outer layer is crispy and the inside soft and moist.

Unniyappam in Kerala Culture

The snack holds a special place in Kerala’s cultural and religious traditions. Prepare the snack as offerings or prasadam in temples. The snack is a a must-have during festive celebrations like Onam and Vishu. You can also share the snack with friends and family symbolizing the joy and togetherness.

Why Make Unniyappam at Home?

Making the snack at home allows you to customize the sweetness and texture according to your preference. Plus, it’s a healthier option compared to store-bought snacks, as you control the quality of ingredients. With the help of our video tutorial, you can easily master the art of making the snack, ensuring your homemade batch turns out perfect every time.

Watch the Video Tutorial

For a step-by-step guide, watch our video tutorial on how to make perfect Unniyappam. The video provides clear instructions and tips to help you recreate this Kerala delicacy in your own kitchen.

Unniyappam With Video

Unniyappam, a beloved traditional sweet snack from Kerala, is a staple during festive occasions and temple offerings.

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Prep Time 45

Total Time 45

Course Snack

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

3 cups Raw Rice Pachari
3 cups Jaggery Black
1 cup Water To melt jaggery
4 Small Ripe Banana Palayam Kodan Pazham
15 nos. Cardamom
Sugar little, to grind with cardamom
1 tbsp Ghee
3/4 cup Coconut pieces

Instructions

Soak raw rice in water for 3 hours. Spread the rice in a paper towel to dry.
Grind the rice coarsely.
Break Jaggery to pieces.
Mix jaggery with 1 cup of water and melt. Filter the jaggery liquid.
Pour the jaggery liquid to the rice and mix it well.
Grind 4 Ripe Bananas (Palayam Kodan).
Grind cardamom seeds (without skin) with little sugar.
Mix the banana and cardamom to the rice and keep it for 1 hour
Fry the coconut in ghee.
Add the fried coconut pieces to the batter and mix well. Keep the batter overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat unniappam pan and pour oil or ghee.
Once oil is hot, pour the batter in each hole.
Turn the side after few minutes. Turn it back again after few minutes.
Enjoy it.