Jackfruit chips is a famous snack in Kerala. It is prepared from raw jackfruit. It is sliced into pieces and deep fried until its crisp. It is one of the perfect evening snack to serve along with hot chai.
About Jack Fruit Chips
Jackfruit chips is a famous snack in Kerala. Whenever the jackfruits are in season we usually make a bulk and store and it sure makes our evenings more delightful. A cup of chai with some chips is like a perfect treat.
They are also known as Chakka Vathal or Chakka Chips or Chakka Varuthathu or Chakka Upperi in different regions of kerala.
Check out Bittergourd chips recipe too.
How to choose Jackfruit for Chips
One important point in making the chips is choosing the right jackfruit. It needs to be raw and even if its slightly ripe the chips might not turn crispy.
So don’t forget to check the notes section of the recipe, where I have mentioned how to prepare the chips even with slightly jackfruits and may more
How to make Jackfruit Chips
2 .And then slice the Jack fruit into thin strips.
2. Heat a heavy bottomed Kadai with oil for deep frying.Once its hot enough for frying. Check by dropping a small piece if it comes up the oil heat is perfect to fry.
4. Drop the sliced jackfruit in small batches and deep fry keep the flame in high for 2 mins , bubbles will be there in the oil immediately after dropping the jack fruits. Slowly it subsides. Continue to fry.
5. After 2 mins keep the flame in medium high and fry till its crisp.
6. Strain in paper tissue. Once its cooled down. Mix with the spices. In a big vessel add the salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder.
7.Give a good mix and then add the fried jackfruit chops and toss well so that the spices are coated over the chips. Now remove from the vessel and store them in airtight containers.
Makes a nice evening snack with some Chai.
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📖 Recipe
Jackfruit Chips
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 20 Jackfruit Arils
- Oil for deep frying
- ¼ tsp Salt
- Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp Pepper powder
Instructions
- Remove the seed from the jackfruit. And then slice the Jack fruit into thin strips.
- Heat a heavy bottomed Kadai with oil for deep frying.
- Once its hot enough for frying. Check by dropping a small piece if it comes up the oil heat is perfect to fry.
- Drop the sliced jackfruit in small batches and deep fry keep the flame in high for 2 mins , bubbles will be there in the oil immediately after dropping the jack fruits. Slowly it subsides. Continue to fry.
- After 2 mins keep the flame in medium high and fry till its crisp.
- Strain in paper tissue. Once its cooled down. Mix with the spices
- In a big vessel add the salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder. Give a good mix and then add the fried jackfruit chops and toss well so that the spices are coated over the chips. Now remove from the vessel and store them in airtight containers.
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Notes
- Only raw jackfruit works for the chips, if its slightly ripe also the chips will not turn crisp ,it might be soggy .
- In that case sun dry the sliced jackfruit for a day or 8 hours in hot sun.
- Check if the jackfruit is dried well without any moisture and then you can fry to get crispy chips.
- If nor sun drying, you can double fry the chips to make it crispy.
- I have used pepper powder in this recipe as it is good for the kids, you can also you chilli powder or can also be skipped .
- Usually salt and turmeric powder is mixed well with water and sprinkled in hot oil while deep frying ,but its not safe as the oil might splash or burst ,so I always add spices after frying ,There is no compromise in taste it tastes equally good.
Srivalli Jetti says
Ah I always thought these chips were made with the side ones covering the fruit...will have to try these sometime..
rajani says
This is an absolute childhood favorite of mine. We had jackfruit tree at home, amma would make chips once in a while. It wasn’t necessary to make it at home since we were surrounded by excellent chips stores all around us. Oh this post brings back a lot of good memories :-)! The chips look fantastic, by the way..
Suma Gandlur says
I have never tried these though I have heard about them. Must keep these in mind when I visit India next time. The jack fruit chips sound very flavorful and look crispy.
Pavani says
What a crispy and delicious looking jackfruit chips. I have never tried these before but your pics are tempting me to try and make these soon.