Masala Banana Chips
- 39 min
- medium
- Serves 4
Masala banana chips made with raw banana, turmeric water, salt and red chilli powder. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 35 minutes plus soaking.
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
Raw Banana, Peeled500 grams
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Water, For Soaking1000 ml
Turmeric Powder0.75 grams
Oil500 ml
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1240kcal | 4960kcal |
| Protein | 1.6g | 6.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 28g | 112g |
| Fat | 126g | 502g |
| Fibre | 3.6g | 14g |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for raw banana
Method
Peel the raw bananas and slice them into thin, even rounds. Mix 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon red chilli powder in a small bowl for the final masala. Keep the slices ready.
Add water and turmeric powder to a bowl. Put in the banana slices and soak for 10 minutes, then drain them well and wipe off the extra water.
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Test with one slice; it should rise slowly and bubble steadily, not turn dark at once.
Add the banana slices in small batches without crowding the kadai. Fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes per batch, stirring gently, until the bubbling reduces and the chips turn crisp and light golden.
Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate. Sprinkle the prepared salt and chilli powder while the chips are still hot, then toss gently until coated.
Cool the chips completely for 5 minutes before serving. They should feel crisp after cooling, not soft in the centre.
Before you start
- How long does Masala Banana Chips take?
- 39 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 24 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Masala Banana Chips serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Masala Banana Chips vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Masala Banana Chips spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Masala Banana Chips?
- 500 grams Raw Banana, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder, 1000 ml Water, 500 ml Oil, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Banana Chips?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Masala Banana Chips?
- About 1240 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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