3. KAYA VARUTHATHU / BANANA CHIPS / നേന്ത്രക്കായ വറുത്തത്

3. KAYA VARUTHATHU / BANANA CHIPS / നേന്ത്രക്കായ വറുത്തത്



Kaya Varuthathu (Kerala Banana Chips) is one of the simplest but most loved snacks, especially during Onam Sadhya. Here’s the authentic recipe:

📝 Ingredients

  • Raw banana (nendran kaya) – 4 large

  • Coconut oil – for deep frying

  • Salt – 1 tsp (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)

  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp (optional, for yellow colour)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Method

1. Prepping the bananas

  1. Peel raw bananas (remove the thick green skin).

  2. Keep them in a bowl of water mixed with turmeric (prevents darkening).

  3. Pat dry completely with a cloth before frying.

2. Slicing

  • Heat coconut oil in a deep kadai.

  • Slice the banana directly into the hot oil using a slicer for even, thin pieces.

3. Frying

  1. Fry on medium flame until the chips turn crisp and light golden.

  2. When almost done, sprinkle salt water carefully into the oil (a spoonful at a time).
    👉 The chips will sizzle—this helps the salt coat evenly.

  3. Fry for another 1–2 minutes until the sizzling reduces.

4. Cooling & Storing

  • Remove chips with a slotted spoon and spread on paper to absorb excess oil.

  • Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

🔑 Tips for Perfect Chips

  • Oil must stay hot—if too low, chips absorb oil.

  • Slice uniformly thin for crispiness.

  • Don’t overcrowd the oil—fry in small batches.

  • Traditionally, only coconut oil is used for that authentic taste.

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