Nendran Chips or Ethakka Upperi is a deep-fried raw banana snack that is usually has a snack.
Banana Chips use to be one favorite childhood snack of mine. I simply love it and it would love to pair it with anything and everything. I have have it for lunch , breakfast or even dinner. It is simply addictive . We can never stop it just one chips. It keeps growing.
It is like a dream come true for me to recreate this awesome snack .
Usually Kerala Banana Chips are prepared with the long variety Nendran Banana Chips.It is referred to as Ethapazham in Malayalam.
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How to prepare Banana Chips:
Banana chips are prepared by slicing the banana and then deep frying them in oil . Indeed it is a really quick and easy recipe.
How to choose Banana for the chips:
We usually use the Nendran Variety of banana and choose the most raw one ,
How do I make Crispy Banana Chips:
Always use the raw banana for the perfect crispy Banana chips. If it is ripe the crispiness will be missing.
Serving Suggestions:
Nendran Banana goes very well with some Masala Chai.
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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
How to prepare Kerala Style Banana Chips ,Step by Step pictures:
1.Chop the edges of the Banana and Peel the skin of the raw banana , using a peeler or a knife.
2.Using a slicer , Slice the Banana into thin slices.
3.The Slices should be very thin.
4.In a bowl add Water , To this add Salt and Turmeric powder and
5.Mix well until the Salt dissolves and the turmeric powder combines well with the Water and set them aside.
6.Heat Coconut oil in a kadai for deep frying . Wait till the oil is hot and then add in the sliced bananas.
7.Keep cooking in a low medium flame. Once the "sshhh" sounds get reduced . Add the Turmeric and Salt Water. Add about 1 to 1.5 tsp of the Water
8.Slowly the banana chips get the beautiful yellow colour. When the bubbles and sounds completely stopped the Chips will be cooked.
9.Take out from the oil and drain in Paper towels to remove the excess oil. Continue to the other batches of the chips.
10.Delicious Kerala Style banana Chips are now ready .
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📖 Recipe
Nendran Banana Chips | Ethakka Upperi | Kerala Banana Chips
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Equipment
- Kadai
- Slicer
Ingredients
- 2 Raw Banana
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Water
- Coconut oil as needed for deep frying
Instructions
- Peel the skin of the raw banana , using a peeler or a knife.
- Using a slicer , Slice the Banana into thin slices.
- In a bowl add Water , To this add Salt and Turmeric powder and mix well until the Salt dissolves and the turmeric powder combines well with the Water and set them aside.
- Heat Coconut oil in a kadai for deep frying . Wait till the oil is hot and then add in the sliced bananas.
- Keep cooking in a low medium flame. Once the "sshhh" sounds get reduced . Add the Turmeric and Salt Water. Add about 1 to 1.5 tsp of the Water
- Slowly the banana chips get the beautiful yellow colour. When the bubbles and sounds completely stopped the Chips will be cooked.
- Take out from the oil and drain in Paper towels to remove the excess oil. Continue to the other batches of the chips.
- Delicious Kerala Style banana Chips are now ready .
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Notes
- Always use Raw banana for preparing the chips.
- Adjust the salt and turmeric powder needed as per the amount of chips you are cooking .
- For cooking the second batch of the chips less salt and turmeric powder needs to be added as the oil will already have Salt and Turmeric powder.
- Allow it to cool down and then store in air tight containers.
- If you cant find a slicer , Use a good knife and slice the banana into thin Strips.
- If you are not able to source coconut oil , you can very well use and flavourless cooking oil for deep frying.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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