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Nendra Banana Chips

Nendra banana chips, a crispy snack that is popular all over India. It is made using a particular variety of banana called Nendra banana.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 150 gm
Author: Sumana

Ingredients

  • Green raw nendra banana- 4 nos.
  • Turmeric powder- 2 tsp
  • Salt- 1.5 tsp
  • Coconut oil- Enough to deep fry

Instructions

Method

  • Choose green matured nendra bananas and trim the edges. Make a slit on it's skin.
    nendra banana chips preparation step 1
  • Peel the skin off from nendra banana through the slit. And keep the peeled bananas immersed in water to avoid discoloration. Pick a banana from water and wipe it off.
    nendra banana chips preparation step 2
  • Using a sharp chips grater, slice the banana in to thin chips. Meanwhile heat enough oil in a wok and when it heats up, carefully drop the chips in to oil. Keep the flame in medium.
    nendra banana chips preparation step 3
  • In a bowl add turmeric powder, salt and some water. Mix them together to thin paste. Carefully include a tea spoon of this paste in to oil. (be careful as it splutters).
    nendra banana chips preparation step 4
  • When sh...sound seizes and chips are fried, using slotted ladle remove them from oil and drain off excess oil.
    nendra banana chips preparation step 5
  • Repeat the above process till all bananas are done. Home made nendra banana chips are ready to munch when you are lazying around.
    Homemade nendra banana chips

Notes

  • The nendra banana should be green and matured. Ripe banana doesn't suit this purpose.
  • Keep the peeled banana immersed in water to avoid discoloration.
  • Please note that before slicing, banana should be wiped off to make it moisture free. Don't skip this step.
  • To check the oil temperature, drop a single slice of banana. If it raises to the top immediately, then the oil is perfect for deep frying.
  • Check the salt in first batch of chips and include only half teaspoon of salt paste to the subsequent batch.
  • Do not let the chips turn brown.