Go Back
–+ servings
feature banana chips

Kerala Banana Chips | Kaya Nurukku Upperi With Video

Kerala Banana Chips, known locally as "Kaya Nurukku Upperi", "Upperi" or "Nendran Chips" are a beloved snack that has become synonymous with the culinary culture of Kerala.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Unripe plantains(Vazhakka) large
  • 300 g Coconut oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Glass Water
  • Salt As reqd

Instructions
 

  • For preparing the traditional styled banana wafers, first peel off the skin of the large sized plantains.
    banana chips 1
  • Immerse in salt water for 30 minutes. Dry the plantains after taking out of water.
  • Cut banana into 4 slices and then into small pieces.
  • Take a plate and add salt, 1 glass water and 1/2 tsp turmeric. Keep this aside.
  • Heat sufficient coconut oil in a kadai or wide pan.
  • When oil is hot, add the banana pieces. Now reduce the flame to low. Fry for around 10 minutes.
    banana chips 7
  • When the chips are 90% fried, pour 1 tbsp turmeric salt water into the oil. Now increase flame to medium.
    banana chips 8
  • Fry for 1 minute. Remove chips from oil and drain.
    banana chips 10
  • Kaya Nurukku Upperi is ready. Let's celebrate Onam.
    banana chips 11

Video

Notes

You can visit this link Sharkara Varatti. You can also visit this link Unniyappam.
Keyword Kaya Nurukku Upperi, Kerala Banana Chips
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!