Vishu is a festival celebrated in Kerala, Gods Own Country, falls mostly on 14th April every year as it marks the Malayalam New Year which falls in the month of Medam (April – May). It is also celebrated in areas bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and a few other Indian States. This occasion signifies the Sun's transit to the zodiac - Mesha Raasi (first zodiac sign) as per Indian astrological calculations. The word "Vishu" in Sanskrit means "equal". Therefore Vishu is more probably denoting one of the equinox days. Vishu is also considered as the harvest festival of Kerala.
Among many other items, Banana Chips is an integral part of 'Sadhya' which simply means a grand typical south indian lunch
How to make it ?
Yes here it is.....
5 - 6 bananas
lemon juice, coconut oil or vegetable oil
salt, sugar syrup or honey (optional)
tumeric powder(optional)
cooking spray
baking sheet
slotted spoon
cloth
chip slicer
Step1 - Cut bananas in diagonal slices 1/8 inch each or use a chip slicer.
Step2 - If you are using salt and 1/4 tsp. of turmeric powder, place bananas in iced salted water for ten minutes.
Step3 - Remove all the water from bowl and place bananas on a cloth to take out the excess moisture.
Step4 - Heat up the oil so that it is almost burning but not yet, and fry bananas in coconut oil or vegetable oil in one layer for a minute or two or until they are crispy.
Step5 - Take the chips out with a slotted spoon and place them on a napkin. Sprinkle with salt if you so desire.
Step6 - If using the lemon juice, dip the bananas in the juice and place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
Step7 - Bake at 200 degrees for two hours and then turn the slices over and bake for another hour and a half to two hours until brown and crispy.
Step8 - Remove slices and cool completely. Dip or soak in sugar syrup or honey if you so desire and want them to be sweet
It's best when cooked in Coconut Oil. Good Luck !!! :-)
Yes now you can go try once ;) and dont forget to visit Gods Own Country when you are here in India
