Sharkara Varatti Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Popular Kerala snack during Onam festival made from raw plantain, jaggery, turmeric, cardamom, ginger powder and ghee.

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55minstotal
15minsPrep
40minsCook
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Ingredients for Sharkara Varatti Recipe

  • 1/2 No.s Raw plantain
  • 0.06 teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • 0.03 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • 31.25 gram Jaggery
  • 0.13 teaspoon Ghee
  • As required Cooking Oil

Directions: Sharkara Varatti Recipe

Preparation Directions

  • STEP 1.Peel off the plantain skin.
  • STEP 2.Slice each plantain vertically into halves
  • STEP 3.In a bowl add ¼ tsp turmeric powder and 1 cup water.
  • STEP 4.Slice the plantains in semi-circles into the turmeric water.
  • STEP 5.Drain the water from sliced plantain and soak dry.

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a saucepan, melt 250gm jaggery with ½ cup water and keep it aside.
  • STEP 2.Into another pan, heat cooking oil.
  • STEP 3.Stir fry the plantains on a medium heat in the pan.
  • STEP 4.Set up a vessel on the stove. Sieve the jaggery syrup into it.
  • STEP 5.When the jaggery becomes of thick consistency, add 1 tsp ghee and the fried plantains.Stir well for a minute.
  • STEP 6.Season the mixture with 2 tsp ginger powder, 1 tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp cardamom powder.
  • STEP 7.Finally add 2 tsp of sugar.
  • STEP 8.Turn off the flame and allow the dish to cool down.
  • STEP 9.Transfer the dishing to a serving plate once cool.
Nutrition
value
119
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat< 1 g Protein28 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    28g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    28g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    6mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    5mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    40mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    27mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp