Banana Chips
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Banana Chips are a crispy, savory, and profoundly aromatic specialty of Kerala, celebrated for their unique yellow color and coconut oil fragrance. This recipe features raw, firm bananas sliced into wafer-thin discs and deep-fried to a shimmering golden finish. Known for their intense crunch and long-lasting freshness, they represent the heart of coastal Indian snacking. Its taste is savory and mildly earthy, with the coconut oil providing a sophisticated professional-grade aroma. This snack is a mandatory favorite for festivals like Onam and is loved across the world for its healthy and satisfying profile. Best enjoyed as a quick afternoon appetizer or a travel snack.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using firm, raw Nendran bananas is the absolute secret to achieving authentic Kerala banana chips.
- Frying in coconut oil provide the essential aromatic profile of coastal Indian snacks.
- Adding the salt solution to the oil ensures the seasoning is perfectly and uniform on every chip.
- Slice the bananas directly into the oil to prevent them from sticking together or browning prematurely.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 cup (30g))
150 kcal
1g
9g
17g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.