Follow these steps for perfect results
Banana flower
ripe
Coconut milk
thick
Coconut milk
thin
Rice
raw
Chana dal
Onion
Cardamom
pods/seeds
Sugar
Salt
Water
Wash and soak chana dal and raw rice separately for 1 hour.
Cook chana dal with a little salt, drain, and set aside.
Slice the bananas and keep aside.
Grind rice, onion, and cardamom with 1 cup of water to a fine paste.
Take rice batter in a pan and add thin coconut milk.
Turn on the heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
Add sugar, salt, cooked chana dal, and sliced bananas.
Stir continuously and cook the bananas for 10 minutes.
Add thick coconut milk and mix. Let it boil for about 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and serve as dessert.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
Use ripe nenthrapazham for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Serve in a bowl garnished with chopped nuts.
Serve warm or chilled.
Pair with Kandarappam.
Enhances the spice notes.
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Traditional festive dessert
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