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Unnakaya is one of the most beloved snacks from the Malabar region of Kerala. Traditionally, this deep-fried treat is made with ripe plantains and filled with a sweet coconut mixture, making it a delightful tea-time snack. But sometimes, I love experimenting with classic recipes, and that’s how I ended up making Unnakaya stuffed with chicken …
A delicious Kerala snack with ghee roasted plantains & sweet coconut filling… I would say this is the dear cousin of Malabar kaipola & unnakaya- two of my favorite snacks. Both are made with plantains. Kerala being a tropical land, plantains are found in abundance. A variety of sweet & savoury snacks are made with …
Plantain mezhkkupuratti, also known as ethakka mezhukkupuratti, is a Kerala vegetarian side dish or stir-fry made with raw plantains. Mezhukkupuratti means “coated with oil,” and it is a simple yet flavorful preparation of plantains that are stir-fried with a few basic ingredients. This dish is known for its delicious blend of flavors, with the spiciness …
Ripe plantains cooked in an amazing coconut yogurt gravy… This is one of the side dishes served in Kerala Sadya. Ripe plantains turned into a delicious savory dish. The sweetness from the plantains, nutty coconut & the slight sourness from the yogurt will make this dish lip-smackingly delicious. Enjoy as a side dish along with …
I stuffed the whole plantain and pan-fried it, felt so glad to have followed my mom’s idea… When I look at vegetables or meat, I ponder for a second if I could stuff something into it. Oh yeah… I love to make stuffed food. Until now, I’ve successfully stuffed collard greens, red peppers, zucchini, banana …