Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Banana flower

ripe

1 cup

Coconut milk

thick

3 cup

Coconut milk

thin

0.5 cup

Rice

raw

0.5 cup

Chana dal

0.25 unit

Onion

2 unit

Cardamom

pods/seeds

1 cup

Sugar

0.75 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Water

Step 1
~9 min

Wash and soak chana dal and raw rice separately for 1 hour.

Step 2
~9 min

Cook chana dal with a little salt, drain, and set aside.

Step 3
~9 min

Slice the bananas and keep aside.

Step 4
~9 min

Grind rice, onion, and cardamom with 1 cup of water to a fine paste.

Step 5
~9 min

Take rice batter in a pan and add thin coconut milk.

Step 6
~9 min

Turn on the heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.

Step 7
~9 min

Add sugar, salt, cooked chana dal, and sliced bananas.

Step 8
~9 min

Stir continuously and cook the bananas for 10 minutes.

Step 9
~9 min

Add thick coconut milk and mix. Let it boil for about 2 minutes.

Step 10
~9 min

Turn off the heat and serve as dessert.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.

Use ripe nenthrapazham for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or chilled.

Pair with Kandarappam.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Kerala

Cultural Significance

Traditional festive dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Onam
Vishu

Occasion Tags

Festivals
Celebrations
Family Gatherings

Popularity Score

75/100