Unni Appam
Unni Appam is a traditional Indian snack, specifically from the Kerala region. It is a small round sweet dish made from rice, jaggery, banana, roasted coconut pieces, roasted sesame seeds, ghee and cardamom powder which are deep fried in oil.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The main ingredients used in the preparation of Unni Appam are:
- Rice: This is the primary ingredient. The rice is soaked in water for a few hours and then ground to a fine paste.
- Jaggery: This is a type of sugar made from sugarcane and is used to sweeten the dish.
- Banana: This fruit is mashed and added to the batter to give it a distinct flavor.
- Coconut: Roasted coconut pieces are added to the batter for texture and flavor.
- Sesame seeds: These are roasted and added to the batter.
- Ghee: This is clarified butter and is used for frying the Unni Appam.
- Cardamom powder: This spice is added for flavor.
Preparation[edit | edit source]
The preparation of Unni Appam involves several steps. The rice is first soaked in water for a few hours and then ground to a fine paste. The jaggery is melted in a little water and then added to the rice paste. The banana is mashed and added to the mixture along with the roasted coconut pieces and sesame seeds. The batter is then flavored with cardamom powder. Small portions of the batter are then deep fried in ghee until they turn golden brown.
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
Unni Appam is a popular snack in Kerala and is often prepared during special occasions and festivals like Onam and Vishu. It is also a common offering at Hindu temples in Kerala.
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