Unnakaya Payasam, a Malabar special dessert made with steamed plantains.
Ingredients:
2 ripe plantains
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 tbsp cashew nuts
1 tbsp raisins
1 tbsp ghee
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
milk-2 cup
coconut milk-1 cup
rice flour+ water mix
Condensed milk (optional)
Instructions:
Steam the plantains for 5 minutes.In the meantime, saute the cashews and raisins in ghee.Mash the steamed plantains along with the grated coconut, cardamom powder, and sugar.Add the sauteed cashews and raisins to the plantain mixture.To shape the payasam, take a small portion of the mixture and make a ball. Gently press the ball between your palms to form a flat disc, add coconut filling, then cover it. Boil milk and coconut milk in a pan, add sugar, then add rice flour and water mix , stir it until it become slightly thick, add prepared unnakkaya, heat it well, then turn off flame .Enjoy the Unnakaya Payasam by scooping it with a spoon.
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