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Unnakai

🇯🇵 A dish from Japan

Unnakai, a dish from Japan
Jyothis Thaliath · CC BY-SA 4.0

Unnakai is a spindle shaped sweet dessert made chiefly of banana. It originated from the Malabar region of India, and is often eaten at weddings, Iftar and other festivities.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsbanana, cashews, raisins, sugar, ghee
🔥Cooking methodstuffed and shaped, fried
👅Flavour & stylesweet, rich dessert
🕒When it’s eatenfestive sweet served at celebrations and feasts

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Unnakai come from?
Unnakai is a dish that originated in Japan.
What is Unnakai?
Unnakai is a spindle shaped sweet dessert made chiefly of banana. It originated from the Malabar region of India, and is often eaten at weddings, Iftar and other festivities.