Upperi, Raw Banana Sweet Crispies, Recipe for Onam
by Tarla Dalal
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 .
Upperi, Raw Banana Sweet Crispies, Recipe for Onam recipe - How to make Upperi, Raw Banana Sweet Crispies, Recipe for Onam
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2.25 cups
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 ΒΌ 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.
| 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 |
Upperi.. a famous kerala sweet.. i always used to wonder how this is made.. finally i tried this recipe and it was super delicious.. little effort to put.. but it is very nice recipe.