Kerala Nendran Banana chips is our family favorite. Usually I buy from Kerala stores nearby my house and give it for Raksha’s school snacks box. This time, I saw some fresh, raw nendran banana in the shop and took few to try this chips at home.

Traditionally, this Nendran chips is fried in coconut oil whereas I used refined oil. As its my first try, I told my MIL to make it for me. I took a short video and uploaded it in my Youtube channel too. Please watch it for your reference.

It stays good for a week if properly fried. Addition of turmeric powder gives a nice color to the chips. So do not skip it. Make sure you toss the chips every now and then for uniform cooking. Also make sure the bubbles stop before you remove from oil. This helps you to make a perfect Nendran banana chips at home. Ok, lets see how to make Kerala special Nendran banana chips at home with step by step pictures.

Nendran chips recipe

Kerala Nendran chips recipe – How to make Nendran Banana Chips at home

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Snacks

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

Raw Nendran Banana – 2
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Water – 2 tbsp
Salt – as needed
Cooking oil – to deep fry

HOW TO MAKE NENDRAN CHIPS AT HOME

Wash and peel the raw nendran banana.
Mix turmeric powder and salt in water. Set aside.
Heat oil and slice the banana over the hot oil using a thin slicer.
Cook both the sides till bubble cease. Keep tossing and cook in medium flame.
Lastly sprinkle the turmeric water and mix well to coat all the chips.
Remove when bubbles cease. Drain in a tissue paper and store in a box after it cools down.
Stays good upto one week.

METHOD – STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Wash and peel the skin of raw nendran banana. Trim the edges and keep immersed in water till use to prevent discoloration.

In a small bowl, mix turmeric powder, salt and water. Set aside. Heat oil to deep fry. Take a slicer.

Slice the banana over the hot oil in batches. Toss and cook in medium flame. Cook both the sides till bubbles cease.

Lastly sprinkle turmeric water and mix well to coat all the chips. Toss till bubbles cease and then remove from oil.

Drain in a tissue paper and set aside. Kerala nendran banana chips is ready to serve. Store in a box once cools down. Enjoy with sadya or as a evening snack ! Stays good upto a week.