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    Banana Chips | Vazhakkai Chips

    July 7, 2014 by Sharmilee J 7 Comments

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    Banana Chips is a tasty, savoury snack made by slicing & frying raw plantain and added with flavours. Banana Chips is an addictive snack usually relished with tea and can be made in minutes.Vazhakkai Chips Recipe

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    Vazhakkai Chips is very easy to make at home.This time I made just for posting sake as I always end up using vazhakkai  for making vazhakkai poriyal or podimas. I love vazhakkai chips with pepper flavour the best, recently I had atAnandas when they gave it for side accompaniment for sambar sadam and I just loved it, so that urged me to make it at home.Check out my nendran chips.

    You know how much I love sambar sadam , that will sure need another full post to write about it 🙂 Yes I am so crazy 🙂 You can have it as a snack or serve with any variety rice of your choice. We had it with rosemilk…yummm Now lets get on to learn how to make vazhakkai chips.
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    Banana Chips | Vazhakkai Chips

    Banana Chips is a tasty, savoury snack made by slicing & frying raw plantain and added with flavours. Banana Chips is an addictive snack usually relished with tea and can be made in minutes.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Servings3 cups
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 vazhakkai / raw unripe banana
    • salt as needed
    • pepper / red chili powder I used 1 heaped tsp
    • cooking oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Wash the raw banana, trim the edges. Peel of the skin using a peeler.
    • Take your slicer and start slicing.
    • If you are not comfortable slicing directly into oil, slice it batch by batch then drop into preheated oil.
    • The slices should be very thin. You can even slice it directly into hot oil but simmer the flame while slicing to avoid heat to hands.
    • Turn to other side and fry till golden brown on both the sides. Turn over and cook in medium flame for it to cook evenly.
    • Stop cooking until the bubbles and ‘ssh’ sound ceases.
    • Repeat the process for the rest.
    • Drain in tissue paper, then transfer to a mixing bowl add pepper and salt. Give a quick mix.
    • Cool down and then store in airtight container.
    • Serve Vazhakkai Chips as a snack or as a side dish!

    Notes

    • If you are slicing separately then dropping it into oil, don’t give resting time once sliced add it immediately, so your oil should be ready. Also while slicing , slice only a batch add it to the oil and once done then start slicing the next batch to fry in oil.
    • If you are comfortable slicing directly into oil then go ahead but be careful just a word of caution to avoid hands exposed to heat.
    • Add pepper and salt once you drain them so that the spice mixture coats well.
    • Use a slicer that gives thin slices only then your chips will be crisp.
    • You can replace pepper powder with red chilli powder. We love pepper flavour so added it.
    • After cooling down store in airtight container, stays good even for a week.
    • Oil should be correctly heated else your chips will become soggy. Always cook in medium flame.
    Nutrition Facts
    Banana Chips | Vazhakkai Chips
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 35 Calories from Fat 1
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.1g0%
    Saturated Fat 0.04g0%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
    Sodium 0.4mg0%
    Potassium 141mg4%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 0.4g1%
    Vitamin A 25IU1%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 2mg0%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Banana Chips Recipe Step by Step

    1. Wash the raw banana, trim the edges.Peel of the skin using a peeler.Raw Banana Chips Recipe - Step1Pin
    2. Take your slicer and start slicing.If you are not comfortable slicing directly into oil, slice it batch by batch then drop into preheated oil.Raw Banana Chips Recipe - Step2Pin
    3. The slices should be very thin.You can even slice it directly into hot oil but simmer the flame while slicing to avoid heat to hands.Turn to other side and fry till golden brown on both the sides.Turn over and cook in medium flame for it to cook evenly.Stop cooking until the bubbles and ‘ssh’ sound ceases.Repeat the process for the rest.Raw Banana Chips Recipe - Step3Pin
    4. Drain in tissue paper,then transfer to a mixing bowl add pepper and salt. Give a quick mix.Cool down and then store in airtight container.Raw Banana Chips Recipe - Step4Pin

    Serve as a snack or as a sidedish!
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    Expert Tips

    • If you are slicing separately then dropping it into oil, don’t give resting time once sliced add it immediately, so your oil should be ready.Also while slicing , slice only a batch add it to the oil and once done then start slicing the next batch to fry in oil.
    • If you are comfortable slicing directly into oil then go ahead but be careful just a word of caution to avoid hands exposed to heat.
    • Add pepper and salt once you drain them so that the spice mixture coats well.
    • Use a slicer that gives thin slices only then your chips will be crisp.
    • You can replace pepper powder with red chilli powder. We love pepper flavour so added it.
    • After cooling down store in airtight container, stays good even for a week.
    • Oil should be correctly heated else your chips will become soggy.Always cook in medium flame.

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    1. Leena Chandrashekar

      July 07, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      love plantain chips looks very crispy and delicious…yumm

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    2. Kurinji

      July 07, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      Crispy chips and lovely clicks….

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    3. Deepa Viji

      July 07, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      I cud feel the crispness in the picture itself …crunch!!!

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    4. nandoos Kitchen

      July 08, 2014 at 5:21 am

      crispy chips. love them..

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    5. Niloufer Riyaz

      July 08, 2014 at 7:17 am

      love these crispy chips!!

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    6. Kiruthika

      February 08, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      My chips becomes soft in few hours….. even after leaving it in airtight container…. my slices are thin too….
      Can you suggest me for a crispy one…

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      • Sharmilee J

        April 26, 2018 at 9:22 am

        Fry it in medium heat not too low and fry until crisp

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