Nenthra Chips
Niranjana Sankaranarayanan
Nenthra chips are a beloved South Indian snack made from raw Nendran Banana, known for their rich flavour, golden colour, and irresistible crunch. These traditional Kerala-style chips are deep-fried in coconut oil, giving them a distinct aroma and authentic taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Kerala, South Indian
- 750 gram Nenthrai / Banana
- 500 ml Coconut oil
- 3/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- As req Water
Wash and peel out the skin. While peeling off, first cut the raised edges and then gently peel out with the hands.
Place the peeled nenthrai/ Banana in the water.
In a small bowl or katori, mix turmeric powder, salt with little water. Keep it aside to sprinkle into the oil.
Take a big kadai and heat oil. I have used coconut oil since I loved that flavour. You can use refined oil too.
Once the oil is hot, keep it in low flame and slice banana directly into the oil.
Sprinkle salt - turmeric water mixture into the oil. The sizzling sound increases once the water is sprinkled. But it ll subside on its own. But take care while doing this and donot get hurt.
Now keep it in medium to high flame and fry the chips.
The banana will absorb the salt and turmeric powder. It will turn yellow colour.
Once the sizzling sound stops, take it from the oil and drain it on a tissue paper.
Store it in an air tight container.
Keyword Banana chips, Nenthra Chips, Plantain chips, Savouries, Snacks