Cholapodi Unda
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 250 g Corn flour
- 100 g Rice flour
- 50 g Jaggery melted, sharkara
- 1 nos Egg
- Coconut milk, to taste
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder (Elakka)
- Cashew nuts, a few
- Raisins, a few
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing cholapodi unda, beat egg well.
Step 2
When foam comes, add corn flour and rice flour.
Step 3
Add fried cashew nut & raisins. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Add jaggery and coconut milk.
Step 5
Add cardamom powder and set aside for 1 hour.
Step 6
Pour 1 spoon of mixture in oil and fry till crispy.
Tip
When the recipe says "medium heat," it means medium. Kerala cooking is not about high-flame drama — most of the work happens at a patient, steady temperature.
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