Traditional Tastes
Banana Chips Kerala Plantain Chips( Upperi) ,a very famous snack worldwide and enjoyed by all.Vishu, Onam has a feast along with the celebrations and upperi is part of the sadya menu, it goes well with tea too... Ingredients Raw Banana 2 Turmeric powder Salt 1/2 tsp Oil for deep frying (preferably coconut oil. Method Wash the plantains and cut open the skin using a knife(apply oil in your palms to prevent staining). Soak it in a bowl with water and turmeric powder,then pat dry.Cut out thin round slices and dip in water.Drain the water and pat dry with a paper towel. Spread the cut out rounds on another paper towel to absorb the excess water.Leave for 10 minutes. Dissolve the salt in about 3 tbsp of water.Keep aside. Heat oil in a wok/kadai till 2 inches deep and fry the cut out plantain rounds in batches on medium heat.Fry them till you start hearing a ringing sound when they rub on each other about 3/4th done. Add half tsp of sal...