Sharkkara Pazham (Jaggery Banana)

Ingredients for Sharkkara Pazham (Jaggery Banana):

1. Kerala banana (Ethapazham) – 2

2. Coconut grated – 1 cup

3. White jaggery – 3 pieces (achu) sliced thin

    Cardamom powder – 2 pinches

4. Ghee – 1 small spoon

5. Cashews – 5

    Raisins – 5

How to prepare Sharkkara Pazham (Jaggery Banana)?

1. Slice the banana into round 1-inch pieces.

2. Extract 1^st and 2^nd milk from coconut.

3. Cook the banana, adding the second coconut milk. Take care not to break the banana pieces.

4. When the water content is almost absorbed, and the banana is well-cooked, add jaggery pieces and cardamom powder.

5. Mix the contents well and add the first extract of coconut milk.

6. Fry raisins and cashews in ghee and spread them over the top before you serve.

7. Serve before your Sharkkara Pazham gets cooled.

Source: Vanitha Magazine November 15-30, 2016

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