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Crispy Sweet Banana Chips: A Festive Treat For Onam
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Crispy
Sweet Banana Chips
: A Festive Treat For Onam

50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Sweet banana chips, also called sharkkara upperi, are a beloved snack from Kerala that brings both crunch and sweetness to the vibrant Onam feast. These golden chips are made with raw bananas, jaggery, and a touch of spice, creating a perfect blend of crispy and chewy. Whether you enjoy them on a festive banana leaf or with a warm cup of tea, they evoke the comforting flavours of home and celebration in every bite.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4 medium-sizedNendran raw bananas
1 cupJaggery (powdered or grated)
½ cupWater
½ tspCardamom powder
¼ tspCumin powder
a pinchDried ginger powder
for deep fryingCoconut oil /cooking oil
2 tbspGranulated sugar
1 tbspRice flour (helps with crispiness)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep the bananas

  • Peel the raw bananas and soak them in water to keep them from turning brown.

  • Then, cut each banana lengthwise and chop it into equal-sized pieces. (Don’t cut too thin)

  • Soak the banana pieces again in water for about 10 minutes.

  • After that, use a sieve to drain the water and keep it aside for a few minutes to allow the water to drain completely.

Step 1
Step 1: Prep the bananas
15 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Roast the rice flour
2 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Fry the chips
15-20 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Make the jaggery syrup
10 Minutes
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