Banana Chips/Ethakka Upperi Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 clean and cut both ends of plantain. Remove the plantain skin using a knife. Keep it in a bowl.

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• STEP 2.2 take turmeric powder in a bowl. To make a thick paste add some water and mix well.

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• STEP 3.3 pour this over plantain and add some more water to it, so that the plantain can be immersed in water. Let it rest for 15mins.

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• STEP 4.4 drain the excess water from plantain and pat dry with a paper towel.

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• STEP 5.5 slice it into very thin pieces.

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• STEP 6.6 heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the sliced plantain.

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• STEP 7.7 gently stir so that the plantain slices won’t stick together.

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• STEP 8.8 take a bowl and mix 1 tbsp salt with 2 tbsp water.

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• STEP 9.9 when it is half done, gradually sprinkle the salt water solution.

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• STEP 10.10 fry for 3-4 mins. Transfer it to a paper towel.

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• STEP 11.11 tummy and crispy banana chips/ethakka upperi is ready to be served.