This recipe is pure vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based, made using raw green bananas - known as Valakkai in Tamil. You might hear them referred to as Valakkai chips or sometimes Valakkai poriyal, although poriyal typically refers to stir-fries (FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPES).
The best part? This is a simple banana chips recipe, unlike others that require flour coatings like rice or cornflour. Here, you’ll only need a handful of ingredients (KOCHI, KERALA BANANA CHIPS).
Important Tips
for Perfect Fried Banana Chips
Green bananas
are sticky - Wear gloves if you like, or
rub oil on your hands after prep to remove the gumminess.
Soak the sliced
bananas in water to prevent browning due to oxidation. Drain before mixing with
spices.
Slice as thinly
as possible. Thin slices = crispy chips.
If the spice
mixture becomes watery, lightly squeeze out the excess before frying.
Fry in batches and watch carefully. Don’t undercook (they’ll be soggy), and don’t overcook (they’ll burn quickly).
Ingredients (adjust as needed)
3 green bananas
(raw, unripe) - peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp turmeric
powder
Plain chilli
powder - to taste
Salt - to taste
Oil - for deep
frying
Instructions
Mix sliced
bananas with turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. If too dry, sprinkle a tiny bit
of water to help coat the slices evenly.
Heat oil in a
deep pan or wok.
Once hot, fry
the banana slices in small batches until golden and crispy.
Remove, drain
on a kitchen towel, and cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for lasting crunch.
Kid-Friendly Version: Simple Banana Chips
For a milder,
kid-approved version:
Use only turmeric
powder and salt.
Add crispy fried coriander leaves for a lovely aroma and extra texture- optional but delightful. Fry them at the end and sprinkle on top of the banana chips.
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