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Ethakka Upperi Recipe – Banana Chips Recipe – Kerala Banana Chips Recipe

Everybody likes to munch something and when it comes to munching the best snacks is obviously chips. Banana chips  are a popular snack in Kerala (South India). Sliced banana  fried in coconut oil and sprinkled with salt, called upperi or kaya varuthathu in malayalam. Both ripe and unripe bananas are used for this variant, sometimes they are coated with jaggery to form sweet variants.They holds a very important place in Kerala Sadya , a vegetarian feast prepared during festive occasions.


Ethakka Upperi Recipe – Banana Chips Recipe – Kerala Banana Chips Recipe

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes
Serves : 4-6

Ingredients :
Raw Banana(Plantain)/Nenthran Kaya : 4 nos
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
Salt water :1 tsp in 1/2 cup water
Cooking Oil for frying (For authentic taste use Coconut oil)


How to make Ethakka Upperi – Banana Chips – Kerala Banana Chips :

1. In a large pan add water and turmeric powder and keep aside.
2. Peel the outer skin of the bananas and immerse them in the turmeric water for 10-20 minutes. (Note : This will remove the stickiness of plantain and preserve the color.)
3. Slice it into thin round pieces. You can use a slicer or a knife, just ensure that the pieces are thin and dry the sliced pieces in baking sheet or in a plate lined with kitchen tissue.
4. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.(Note: It should neither be too smoky nor dull).
5. Slide the sliced bananas into hot oil without overcrowding them. Occasionally give stir to flip them and keep them from sticking together.
6. When it is half done; approximately 8 mins. Minimize the flame to its lowest and sprinkle the saline solution; immediately close the pot with a lid. (this will prevent splashing) and remove the lid after a couple of minutes.
7. When the bubbling diminishes completely, turn over the flame to medium and gently toss them on every side. (Note : To see whether it’s done, take one and crush it . If still soft or squishy inside it’s not done, so simmer and fry in hot oil until it attains a crisp.)
8. Remove to a tissue paper and store in an airtight container. Serve and Enjoy!

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Have a Good Day All!
Sangeetha

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  4. kothiyavunu.com says

    Hello Angie,

    You're most welcome! I am so glad it worked out for you…Thank you so much for finding time to share the feedback…much appreciated!

    Cheers!
    Sangeetha

  6. Angie says

    Just finished my 1st batch and they're so crispy-licious. Hubby even said they were the best banana chips he had ever tasted (and I believe him, co's he's not a fan of any kind of chips!). I told him it's an Indian recipe.

    I'm so glad since it's my 1st attempt at chips. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a nice day.

  11. Manasa says

    Perfect & crispy chips sangee..Would like to try it sometimes for the chips fans in my home 😀 Thanks for sharing
    BTW tried ur zebra cake….It came out very well.Thank you for sharing this beautiful cake recipe.:)

  18. Dolly says

    Wow, Sangeetha..As Always a very beautiful ,well presented classic recipe. We all love these Banana Chips at our house. My MIL makes them at home. Now I'm surely going to try making these at home..They look crispy and PERFECT !!!!. Awesome Clicks.

  21. Nostalgia says

    You are good.. is there anything you don't know how to make 🙂 Tina had some chakka varuthathu and now you this… I have to hitch a ride to the Indian store to get some of this stuff and satiate my craving.

  26. Jagruti says

    Hi Sangeeta,

    these chips looks mouthwatering…You can make sweet one too…thanks for visiting my place..keep visiting..i'll be here..

    cheers

  28. Rohini says

    Sangee, pack some for me dear.. Just cant helping drooling.. I took some chips back from home and I am still preserving it like treasure to save it for some more days 😉 Tempting pics!

  30. Oraphan says

    Your banana chips looks amazingly yummy! I'm so impressed that you have so many great snack recipes here. This is one of my most favorite snack, I usually buy it from Trader Joes. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I can't wait to give it a try, YUM! It sounds so easy to make too, Yay!

  31. Ladychef says

    Though this is a simple one haven't yet managed to make this since a long time..But your pciture really tempts me to make this very soon..Lovely!!!!!!!!

  41. Ramya Manja says

    Hey Sangeetha,Came Here From the lovely comment u left,I Wonder how I missed reading ur blog??I must say u have an awesome blog…Nice Collection of Recipes….Typical kerala Style,which I love and Admire a lot…

    Chips Looks alluring with cup of hot tea….

    Great Going..
    N'Joy Blogging n Happy Cooking….

  43. Rachana Kothari says

    Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving such beautiful comment:)
    My husband loves banana chips, will make some for him:)
    You have a nice blog…have added you in my blog roll 🙂

  49. prasu says

    wow………I'm gland that I'm the first one to comment..perfect banana chips dear……..can u pls. send me some ……..

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