Step 1

Mash the steamed banana without any lump (If banana becomes very smooth refrigerate for some time or you can add little rice powder) and keep it aside. Consistency should be same as Chapatti / pizza dough.

Step 2

For preparing the filling: Heat ghee or butter in a pan and fry cashew nuts and then add the grated coconut.

Step 3

Sauté these until golden brown.

Step 4

Add cardamom powder and sugar along with a pinch of salt and sauté for a minute so that everything is mixed well.

Step 5

Switch of the flame and allow to cool.

Step 6

To Prepare Unnakaya: Grease hands with ghee and make lemon size ball with mashed banana.

Step 7

Flatten this in your hands and fill with Coconut filling. Close the banana with hands and make egg-like shape.

Step 8

Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and fry the Unnakkaya by turning them constantly so that all sides are fried well . Once Unnakkaya turn to golden brown drain it to a tissue paper. Serve hot with hot black tea. Note - We can make