Upperi, Raw Banana Sweet Crispies, Recipe for Onam

by Tarla Dalal

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This is an awe-inspiring snack from the traditional cuisine of Kerala. Crunchy, deep-fried raw banana roundels are bathed in jaggery syrup and coated with powdered sugar to make a crisp and sweet snack with a rustic, traditional taste.

The coating of powdered sugar enhances the mouth-feel of the Upperi and gives it an appetizing appearance while spices like cardamom and dry ginger give it a wonderful aroma and taste.

When you add the powdered sugar, it might be a little difficult to mix because the syrup starts solidifying, but still make a good effort and mix it well with a spoon.

Once it starts cooling down, you can separate the pieces and coat each piece with your hands. After it cools down completely, store it in an airtight container. Upperi has a long shelf life.

Other variants of banana crisp recipes that you may like - Yellow Banana Chips and Banana Pepper Wafers .

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins 2Makes 2.25 cups
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Ingredients

2 cups peeled raw banana roundels , cut into halves
coconut oil for deep-frying
3/4 cup chopped jaggery (gur)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tsp dried ginger (soonth) powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method

Heat the coconut oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the bananas a few at a time on a slow flame till they turn crispy and golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
Combine the jaggery and ¼ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the deep-fried bananas, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till they coat evenly, while stirring continuously.
Add the cardamom powder and ginger powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Switch off the flame, cool for approx. 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the powdered sugar and mix very very well to coat the bananas evenly. Cool completely at room temperature for atleast 1 to 2 hours.
Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.

Nutrient values per cup

Energy	823 cal
Protein	2.4 g
Carbohydrates	101.9 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Fat	44.8 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	448 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	38.4 mg
Folic Acid	26.2 mcg
Calcium	55.8 mg
Iron	11.3 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	24 mg
Potassium	308.8 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg