I think there is so much variety in fruits that man never needs meat. If you know your gadgets well, you can get so much to eat whether its snacks or something sweet. Bananas definitely are the best fruit one can get. They do not need to be washed. Grow in abundance and are natural source of energy. While the ripe ones are perfect for smoothies, ice creams custards and eating raw. Green ones or Raw plantains are perfect for snacks. Plantain is an ingredient you will love once you try it. Be it yellow banana chips or cutlets, or kofte it will not disappoint the snacking junkie. You can even make amazing food out of blossoms. Serving food on a banana leaf, just brings out the juices out of even a serving of hot rice. I think it is a plant which can be utilized totally.
can you eat banana chips while fasting?
can we eat banana chips in navratri fast? The answer is both yes and no. These days you get all kinds of fasting chips. You can also make it easily at home by using the right ingredients. However it is not a part of detox restrictions which are followed during strict fasting. Hence, it depends on the health of the person doing fasting. If you cannot do a strict fasting, eat something which is still homemade and made with ingredients you can eat during the fasting period.
I still feel eating homemade chips is better than market based as you tend to make them fresh and also know what goes in your dish. All you need is some rock salt or sendha namak. You may make different varieties. Add amchur/dried mango powder to some while mint to others. If you like them hot, add kali mirch/black pepper to it.
Spices like red chilli powder, normal sea salt, garlic are not eaten during vrat or fasting. But you can add them on other days.
You can cut banana pieces in shapes you like. Long flakes or circular. This crunchy recipe is so quick to make. Nothing better than it to make your day!
Easy and breezy!
Ingredients
- Raw banana/ green plantains
- Water
- Salt as per taste
- Coconut oil
- Black pepper
Equipment
- Kadai (for traditional method)
- or Air fryer (we use the ninja foodi air fryer)
- Slicer
How to make banana chips in an air fryer?
These are one of the easiest thing to prepare in the air fryer.Keep them in an air tight container to enjoy these crispy air fryer banana chips for a longer duration.
- Slice bananas thin after peeling.
- Toss them in salt and 2 teaspoon coconut oil.
3. Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C.
4. Air fry them at 180 deg C for 10 -12 mins. Optionally spray oil once.
How to make plantain chips? (Traditional frying)
- Peel the raw bananas, with a knife.
- Slice them and keep in salty water for few minutes. You may add turmeric here to get yellow ones. However, if making for fasting please avoid using haldi.
- Spread banana slices over a paper towel for few minutes.
- Fry them in hot oil, season with black pepper.
- Store them in an air tight jar.
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Banana chips recipe
Equipment
- frying pan
- or air fryer for low oil version
- slicer
Ingredients
- 4-6 raw bananas
- 1 tablespoon rock salt/salt
- 2 cups water
- Oil for frying (in traditional method) or
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the raw bananas
- Soak the slices in water with 1 tbsp. salt
- Dry the slices on paper tissue for few minutes(10-15 minutes).
- Fry them in medium hot oil until crisp.
- Toss the slices with black pepper and salt(optional).
- Store in an airtight container.
For air fryer version
- Slice bananas thin after peeling.
- Toss them in salt and 2 teaspoon coconut oil.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C.
- Air fry them at 180 deg C for 10 -12 mins. Optionally spray oil once.
Notes
Variations
You may add any flavor of your choice like peri peri, lemon, oregano, garlic. However, these flavored ones cannot be eaten during the fasting period.
Another variation is to soak the raw plantain chips in turmeric water (for 1 hour) ,drain the excess water and then air fry them.(similar to above air frying steps)
These would give you yellow colored air fried banana chips.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
FAQs
If you over crowd the chips while cooking, they will get soggy fast. Also, ensure they are thinly sliced.
While the making of kela chips can be vrat compliant,if you are fasting for detox, you should stay away from market based ones.Eat homemade variety in moderation if you cannot stop yourself. Eating whole banana instead is more filling and beneficial.
Yes, banana chips are either deep fried or air fried.
Ramesh says
Easy to make
Quick to finish
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you for your feedback..