Unniappam

Crispy fried rice balls with Jaggery and Banana. Like festive temple bites.

Unniappam are small, round deep-fried treats made with Rice flour, Jaggery, Banana, and Coconut pieces, finished with a touch of Ghee and Cardamom. The outside crisps up beautifully in hot oil while the inside stays soft and fluffy. Each bite carries the gentle sweetness of ripe small banana and the warm spice of Cardamom. These are a true Kerala classic, made with a fermented batter that gives them a light, airy texture.

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Taste profile

Jaggery Sweet Crispy Shell Soft Inside Cardamom Warm

Sweetness Moderately Sweet

Richness Medium Rich

When to enjoy

Festival Treat

A must-have during Kerala festivals

Tea Time Snack

Perfect with evening chai

Gifting Delight

A traditional gift from home

What goes into it

Rice Flour

Jaggery

Banana

Coconut

Ghee

Cardamom

About this product

Moisture

Moist that stays fresh for 6 days

Texture

texture for this

Sweetness

Medium sweetness, perfectly balanced for most palates

Serves

10 people

Dietary and allergens

Dietary options

Vegetarian, Eggless

Eggless version

This item is eggless

Contains allergens

Gluten

Freshness and storage

Best within

6 days - made fresh for your order

Storage

Keep refrigerated for best quality

The story behind it

Origin

Kerala, South India

Unniappam holds a sacred place in Kerala culture, often prepared as prasad in temples and during festivals like Vishu and Onam. Made in a special paniyaram pan with fermented rice batter, this snack has been passed down through generations of Kerala households. Its aroma alone brings back memories of temple courtyards and festive mornings.

Similar To

Paniyaram, Gulab Jamun