Traditional Kerala unniyappam: Soft and crispy sweet rice fritters

Crispy on the outside, soft and fragrant on the inside, Unniyappam is Kerala's beloved bite-sized sweet delight.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• ¾ cup grated jaggery
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• A pinch of baking soda
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Coconut oil or ghee for frying

Preparation

Serving suggestion

Serve warm with a cup of freshly brewed Kerala-style tea or filter coffee.