Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Unnakaya (Kerala Sweet Plantain Dumplings)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 3 ripe plantains (nendran)
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1/3 cup sugar
- • 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
- • 2 tbsp raisins
- • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 cup coconut oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Steam the plantains until soft, then peel and mash them into a smooth, stiff dough while warm.
2
Phase 2
Melt the ghee and sauté the cashews, raisins, and grated coconut until lightly golden.
3
Phase 3
Stir the sugar and cardamom powder into the coconut mixture and cook until the filling is dry; cool completely.
4
Phase 4
Flatten a ball of plantain dough on an oiled palm, place a spoonful of filling in the centre, and close it into a smooth oval dumpling.
5
Phase 5
Deep-fry the dumplings in coconut oil over medium heat until deep golden on all sides.
6
Phase 6
Drain on paper and serve the unnakaya warm or at room temperature.