Banana Chips Recipe: A Kerala-Style Crunch You Can Make at Home

Make crispy banana chips at home with a simple Kerala-style recipe. Includes ingredients, steps, and serving tips.

Prep PT15M • Cook PT20M • Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 raw bananas or Nendran bananas
  • Salted water for soaking
  • Oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Peel the raw bananas and keep them in salted water to reduce discoloration while preparing.
  2. Slice the bananas thinly and evenly for consistent cooking.
  3. Cook the slices in batches until they turn crisp and light golden.
  4. Drain well and season with salt and pepper or chili powder while still warm.
  5. Cool the chips completely so they finish crisping before storage.

Serving tips

  • Use Nendran bananas for a more traditional Kerala-style result.
  • Season while warm so the spice coats the chips better.
  • Serve plain or alongside a spiced tea-time spread.