No Fry Banana Chips, Kerala Style Nendran Chips
Here is an easy recipe for No Fry Banana Chips. Kerala Style Banana or Plantain or Nendran chips need no introduction. It is extremely popular not only in the state of Kerala in India, but you can find it almost everywhere in the world, in the snacks aisle.
Equipment
- Philips Airfryer
- Microwave Oven
Ingredients
- 2 Nos Unripe Plantain. Known as Nendran kai in Malayalam.
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Make slits in Plantain to help remove the skin easily.
- Pull the skin out.
- Remove the skin completely.
- You can use the skin to make delicious Kerala style Thoran or Kootu.
- Use a mandoline slicer or knife to make thin slices of the Plantain.
- In a plate, add oil, turmeric and salt.
- Mix well with a brush or spoon.
- Coat banana slices with this mixture with the help of a brush or with your hands.
- If Airfrying, then arrange on the airfryer basket. Cook @360°F/180°C for 15 minutes. Depending on the make of your airfryer, you may need to preheat. Mine does not require any preheating.
- If microwaving, then arrange on a glass plate. Microwave @100%power for 3 minutes. Then @50% power for 2 minutes. Then again @50% power for 2 minutes. Depending on the make of your oven, the timing may slightly vary. So after the first 3 minutes, please keep a close eye.
- Enjoy this healthy snack.
