Kerala Banana Chips
Also known as Nendran Chips · Veg · Snacks & Starters
Good for: Onam, Rainy Day
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3 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Kerala banana chips: raw Nendran bananas soaked in turmeric salt water, sliced into hot coconut oil and fried crisp. Makes 6 servings in 15 minutes, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
5 itemsWaterAs Needed
Salt1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Coconut OilFor Frying
Raw Nendran Banana3
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 13kcal | 78kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2g | 1.2g |
| Fat | 1.3g | 7.8g |
| Fibre | 0.1g | 0.6g |
Method
- 1
Make 2 thin slits along the length of the Nendran banana. Make sure that the bananas are raw. Using the edge of the knife, peel the banana carefully from the slits.
Raw Nendran Banana
- 2
In a large bowl or basin, add the water, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix to combine. Soak the peeled bananas in the salted water for at least 15 minutes.
WaterSaltTurmeric Powder
- 3
Heat coconut oil in a Kadai on high flame. Using a mandolin or a slicer, slice the bananas directly into the oil. Fry them until the bubbling has subsided. Remove the chips onto a bowl lined with kitchen paper. Store them in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Coconut Oil
Before you start
- How long does Kerala Banana Chips take?
- 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kerala Banana Chips serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kerala Banana Chips vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kerala Banana Chips spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Kerala Banana Chips?
- 3 Raw Nendran Banana, For Frying Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp Salt, As Needed Water, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Banana Chips?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kerala Banana Chips?
- About 13 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- D
Dheerajj SangyamDecember 2021
turned out good...
