Chicken Unnakkai

Ingredients for Chicken Unnakkai:

1. Chicken – 100g

2. Chilli powder – 3/4 tsp

    Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

    Salt – As required

3. Ripe Kerala Banana – 4

4. Oil – As required for frying

How to prepare Chicken Unnakkai?

1. Marinate the chicken with the second set of ingredients and set aside for 30 minutes, then mince it.

2. Boil the bananas well and mash them thoroughly.

3. Heat some oil in a pan, add the minced chicken, sauté well, and fry until cooked. Set aside.

4. Shape the mashed banana mixture into small balls.

5. Flatten each ball in your hand, place some fried chicken in the center, and shape it like an ‘Unnakaya’.

6. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and serve.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, March 2-15, 2025

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