Easy Unniyappam

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This is a special and instant unniyappam recipe which do not have jaggery in it. Instead of Jaggery, I had used sugar. This special unniyappam is a small round snack made from flours, banana, sugar and cardamom powder. This is a super delicious evening snack which does not take much time to prepare. So, you can easily prepare for your kids who are way back from their schools.

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Unniyappam is a popular South Indian snack or sweet treat that is made from wheat flour, sugar, and a few other ingredients. It is a type of deep-fried dumpling or fritter and is a traditional dish in the South Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Unniyappam is typically prepared during festivals, special occasions, or as a delicious snack.n

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Here's how unniyappam is typically made:

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Ingredients:

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Wheat flour: The primary ingredient in this unniyappam is, of course, wheat flour and all purpose flour. It provides the base for the dumpling and gives it a distinct texture.

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Sugar: It imparts a unique caramel-like flavor to the dish.

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Ripe bananas: Mashed ripe bananas are often added to the batter, not only for sweetness but also to provide moisture and a subtle banana flavor.

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Coconut: Grated coconut is a common ingredient, adding a mild coconut flavor and texture to the unniyappam.

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Cardamom: Ground cardamom seeds are used to flavor the dish, giving it a delightful aromatic quality.

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Baking soda or yeast: Some recipes call for a leavening agent like baking soda or yeast to make the unniyappam light and airy.

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Oil: Oil is used for frying the dumplings. Traditionally, ghee is preferred for its rich flavor, but vegetable oil works as well.

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Instructions:

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In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, all purpose flour, mashed ripe bananas, grated coconut, sugar, ground cardamom, and any leavening agent if you're using one. Mix these ingredients well to form a thick batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.

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Heat oil in a deep frying pan

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Once the oil is hot, carefully pour a spoonful of the batter to it.

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Allow the unniyappam to cook on one side until it turns golden brown and crisp. Then, flip them over using a skewer or a fork and cook the other side until it's evenly browned.

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Remove the fried unniyappam from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

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Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

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Serve unniyappam while they are still warm. They are best enjoyed fresh and can be a delightful snack or dessert.

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Unniyappam is loved for its sweet and slightly crispy exterior with a soft, flavorful interior. It's a wonderful treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or as a special dessert during festive occasions.

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Ingredients

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1. Whole wheat flour – 1/2 cup

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2. All purpose flour- 1 cup

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3. Rice powder – 2 tablespoon

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4. Semolina/ Rava – 2 tablespoon

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5. Baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon

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6. Banana – 6

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7. Sugar – 1/2 cup

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8. Cardamom- 1/2 teaspoon

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9. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup

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10. Water – 3/4 cup

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11. Oil – to fry

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Method of preparation

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1. Cut the bananas into pieces and blend it using a mixer grinder

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2. Transfer the banana paste to a bowl

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3. Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl

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4. Mix well everything

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5. Heat oil in a pan

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6. Take out one spoon of batter and with another spoon detach the batter to the oil

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7. Similarly add 5 to 6 spoons of batter

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8. Adjust the flame to medium and flip the appam when the color changes to brown

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9. Transfer the unniyappam to a plate when the color becomes golden brown

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10. Serve hot with tea.

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