Ingredients:
1 - raw banana (preferably the long and thick ones)
2 to 3 tsp - salt
1/4 cup - water
Oil for deep frying (coconut oil, preferably)
Method:
- Wash and peel the raw banana; peel deep enough, such that only the white pulp remains.
- Slice the banana into very thin circular slices. You could use a slicer for this purpose.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; Meanwhile, dissolve salt in some water and keep aside.
- Drop a handful of banana slices into the hot oil carefully.
- Pour a tsp or two of salt water into the oil; The oil will sizzle a little, so make sure you maintain a distance.
- Saute regularly so that the slices do not stick to each other and they are cooked all over.
- The chips are done when they turn golden yellow in color; Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; Let cool completely and store in airtight containers.
- Repeat the whole process for the remaining banana slices.
Note:
- While adding salt water to subsequent batches, keep in mind that the oil would already have some amount of salt in it.
- So, you might want to add lesser quantity of salt water every time.
- You could even add a pinch of turmeric and hing to the salt concentrate, for good color and taste.
- Using coconut oil gives it the authentic mangalorean taste, but feel free to go ahead and use any vegetable oil of your choice.