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Ethaykka Upperi( Plantain chips)

Here’s how to make the crispy, crunchy, addicting and the most famous Kerala snack -Ethaykka Upperi( plantain chips). Whoever visits Kerala, are sure to save some packets of these chips for themselves and their family too..

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Ingredients

Raw plantains or slightly ripe plantains  2 no
Canola Oil: for deep frying
Salt – 1 tbsp or as required, dissolved in 1/2 cup water, for sprinkling
Turmeric Powder: a pinch(optional)

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Eggless Unnakaya/ Kaayada

This is one of the delicacies of the Malabaris in Kerala, usually prepared for newly weds, guests and during the holy month of Ramadan. It is made with semi-ripe plantains. The authentic recipe includes egg as one of the ingredients. Here I have the “No-Egg” version.

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Preparation time 30 minutes
Cooking time 2 to 4 minutes
Yields 8 to 10 (depends on the size of the plantains)

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