Unniyappam is a traditional Kerala sweet snack of small, round fritters. They are soft and spongy on the inside with a slightly crisp, golden-brown exterior.
The name comes from the Malayalam words unni (small) and appam (rice cake).
Key characteristics:
- Ingredients: The batter is typically made from rice flour, jaggery (cane sugar), ripe banana, roasted coconut pieces, and cardamom powder.
- Preparation: The batter is deep-fried or shallow-fried in a special pan with small, circular indentations called an unniyappam chatti.
- Cultural Significance: Unniyappam is a popular snack for festivals like Onam and is often served as prasadam (a sacred offering) in temples.
