If you like munching, the desire to snack can strike you anytime -- whether under stress to meet a deadline late at night or on the laziest Sunday afternoon. The first thing that many of us want to get our hands on is a bag of crunchy potato chips. However, we all know it is not the healthiest snack option, especially if we end up eating the entire pack alone in a single sitting. So what is the alternative? Nutritionist Arjita Singh has shared a healthy and fibre-rich chips recipe that you can make at home and enjoy guilt-free. These crunchy and tasty chips are made of raw bananas. Furthermore, these are not deep-fried, but rather cooked in an air fryer with minimal oil. Curious to learn more? Read on for health benefits and how to make these yummy chips at home.
Health Benefits Of Eating Green Bananas
This banana chips recipe is a great way to add green bananas to your diet. The nutritionist explains in the caption of the video that green bananas are "filled with resistant starch that will give you the feeling of satiety and fullness. Thus, it will reduce your hunger pangs and you can lose your weight naturally. They are high in fibre and rich in vitamins and minerals. Great for diabetics."
How To Make Green Banana Chips At Home | Banana Chips In Air Fryer Recipe
Here is a quick and delicious recipe as shared by Arjita Singh. Wash 5 raw green bananas and peel them. There is no need to cut thick peels, just remove the green part. Cut the bananas into thick cubes. Air fry these for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius and then flatten them using a bowl with a flat base. Flatten them as thinly as possible. Now air-fry again at 180 degrees Celsius for 8-10 minutes, and check in between to toss. Switch off the air fryer and let the chips sit in the air fryer for 5 more minutes to get that extra crunch. Add a little oil and a spice mix of salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, chat masala, a pinch of turmeric, and black pepper. The oil will make sure that the spices stick to the chips. You can serve them with dal chawal or have them as a snack. Enjoy!
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More Raw Banana Recipes To Explore
If you are looking for more recipes using raw bananas, look no further. Try our Vazakai Poriyal recipe using raw bananas and coconut, which makes an excellent side dish with sambar rice or rasam rice. Another delicious snack you can try is the Raw Banana and Coconut Kachori Recipe, stuffed with sesame seeds and groundnuts. Click here for more delicious raw banana recipes to explore in your kitchen.
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