Plantain Chips

Today is Presidents Day and hence a holiday for my kids – Of course, I like to indulge them with something special, because having them home on a weekday is a special occasion for me.
This is a recipe I got from Madhuram’s blog http://www.egglesscooking.com/ – I did modify some to suit my family’s tastes. Ever since I decided I must blog a dish from Kerala for the Kerala kitchen event, I have been making a few dishes from that region including, Puttu, avial and now these chips.
Here’s how I did it

Ingredients
4 Green Plantains
oil to fry
Turmeric
Salt
Molaga podi (the kind used for idlis)

Preparation
Peel and slice the plantain
Heat the oil in high flame
in a mixing bowl, add some oil and a small dash turmeric powder and mix in
Separate the cut pieces of plantain and turn them in the oil/turmeric mix
Then drop them into the hot oil
Wait for them to turn golden brown and then remove
Note: I did reduce the flame when I found it was browning too quickly without becoming crispy.
So after each batch, turn the flame back to high as you prepare the mix and then drop in oil and reduce to
medium flame.
Collect it paper-towel lined colander.
Add the salt and molaga podi (chili powder) and allow it to cool completely before transferring into container.
Notes to Myself
Here are somethings to do differently. Peel skin completely and cut the plantain even thinner… soak them for a longer time in the turmeric oil mix and try to bake them rather than fry them – makes for a healthier snack … but in the meantime, enjoy this with me

Sending this to the Kerala Kitchen Event hosted by Ria’s Collection http://riascollection.blogspot.com/

And to Mharo Rajasthan and US Masala’s Bookmarked Recipe Tuesdays

28 Comments

The Foodie on February 22, 2011 at 9:55 am

WOW the chips are looking so crunchy.. I so much like them..I always make sure that any friend visiting trivandrum has to bring me a bag full of these chips.

Aruna Manikandan on February 22, 2011 at 10:29 am

My daughter's favorite…
looks crispy

ila on February 22, 2011 at 10:47 am

Hmm Yummy and crispy chips
Wonderful

Paaka Shaale on February 22, 2011 at 11:17 am

This is my all time favourite snack Priya!! Just yummy

Soumya..... on February 22, 2011 at 11:29 am

Feels total nostalgic! I am craving for them…

divya on February 22, 2011 at 12:35 pm

It looks Perfectly u made plantian chips, loved the beautiful color,

Sushma Mallya on February 22, 2011 at 1:34 pm

wow my fav I never forget to bring these chips when I go to India which mom prepares for me…YUM!

Suja Sugathan on February 22, 2011 at 2:37 pm

Makes me nostalgic..my favorite

savitha ramesh on February 22, 2011 at 2:45 pm

I remember the days when we used to eat themin batches..my fav.urs is bookmarked.

Priya's Feast on February 22, 2011 at 2:56 pm

I luv these yellow chips anytime…

Roxan on February 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm

These look delicious! I love plantain chips. I could easily go through a whole bowl of them.

Smitha on February 22, 2011 at 4:17 pm

wonderful chips…used to eat a lot when I was young!
Smitha
http://smithasspicyflavors.blogspot.com/

Priya (elaichii) on February 22, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Kollam allo! A class ayittundu!

Harika's Kitchen on February 22, 2011 at 5:25 pm

Chips looks perfect i love banana chips should try them. Amazing.

Hamaree Rasoi on February 22, 2011 at 5:41 pm

When ever my dad used to tour south this was our only demand to bring home. Your look perfect

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Now Serving on February 22, 2011 at 5:47 pm

Thanks all @ Priya Elaichii, I got that …thank you

Swathi on February 22, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Looks perfect. I have suggestion, if you don't mind. we make chips without any skin attached to them. Look like it has some skin attached to this. when you try next time. fist make a incision on the skin and peel the the skin away. If you get time take look at this link post.
http://kitchenswathi.blogspot.com/2009/12/banana-chipsplantain-chipsethakka.html

Priya on February 22, 2011 at 6:40 pm

Feel like munching some…crispy chips tempts a lot..

Panchpakwan on February 22, 2011 at 7:02 pm

Wow so irrestitable chips.. can finish them right away.

swapna on February 22, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Perfectly made…crunchy and yummy!!

Vidhya on February 22, 2011 at 7:10 pm

These look so good.Yum.

schmetterlingwords on February 22, 2011 at 7:34 pm

These chips look excellent.. These chips are famous in my husb's native and there, it is an alltime snack. A very good try to make it at home

Suchi on February 22, 2011 at 7:57 pm

Priya, this looks super good- reminds me of good old school days when me and my sis literally used to gorge on them!

Reshmi Mahesh on February 22, 2011 at 8:26 pm

My fav…they look crispy and crunchy…

Plateful on February 22, 2011 at 9:41 pm

We, keralites, have a penchant for these crispy banana chips. I haven't made them at home, yet. Thanks for the delicous reminder!

Gayathri Anand on February 23, 2011 at 9:53 am

wow ..Perfectly made …love this a lot …would love to grab it

WizzyTheStick on February 25, 2011 at 11:17 pm

Oh yum, Plantain chips are a favourite here in the Caribbean.

Taste Junction on June 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

Looks quite crunchy…By your method, it seems we don't need to dry the banana slices to make them crispier. Wll give it a try next time!!

Plantain Chips

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