Banana Jaggery Chips Kerala Style | Sarkara Varatti | Sarkara Upperi Recipe

Sarkara Varatti | Banana Jaggery Chips Kerala Style

Ingredients:

 raw plantains - 4
 jaggery - 150gm
 cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
 dried ginger powder - 1+1/2 tbs
 cumin powder - 1 tsp
 granulated sugar - 2 tsp
 powdered sugar - 1 tsp

Method

 step 1

  - peel and cut plantain into halves and then cut into 1/4" thick slices
  - deep fry them on medium flame until crisp
  - then drain into kitchen tissue
  - allow them to cool completely

 step 2

  - melt jaggery along with 1/4 cup of water
  - strain it into a kadai and stir on medium flame till string consistency(* see notes)
  - when it reaches the right consistency reduce flame to low
  -  add the fried banana slices into it and mix well
  - add the cardamom powder,dried ginger powder,cumin powder and mix well
  - let them cool for 1 minute
  - then add the granulated sugar which help to avoid sticking of banana slices to one another
  - after 10 minutes add the powdered sugar for a nice appearance
  - when it is completely cool store in an airtight container.

Notes:

  *To check the consistency of jaggery syrup :
     - the bubbles begin to diminish
     - drop a little into cold water;it will not dissolve but forms like a pearl
     - when it press between fingers you can see the threads
  * Make sure that the syrup do not become too thick.