Nendran Upperi/ Sharkara Varatti ORGANIC (200 G)

Jaggery-Coated Upperi

Traditional Kerala-Style Banana Snack • Crispy • Sweet • Made with Jaggery

A nostalgic Kerala favourite with a simple twist — crisp banana upperi coated in a delicate layer of jaggery.

Our Jaggery-Coated Upperi brings together the natural sweetness of jaggery and the satisfying crunch of traditionally prepared banana chips. A beautiful tea-time snack or festive treat, inspired by the flavours of the traditional Kerala kitchen.

Ingredients

Raw Nendran Banana / Nendran Plantain

Jaggery

Dry Ginger Powder

Cumin Powder

Cardamom Powder

Coconut Oil or traditionally used frying oil

A small quantity of water

Preparation

1. Prepare the Banana

Select firm, mature raw Nendran bananas. Peel and slice them into thin, even pieces.

2. Fry the Upperi

Deep-fry the banana slices until they become crisp and golden. Remove and allow excess oil to drain completely.

3. Prepare the Jaggery Syrup

Melt jaggery with a small amount of water and strain it to remove any impurities.

Cook the syrup until it reaches the appropriate coating consistency.

4. Add the Spices

Add a small quantity of dry ginger, cumin and cardamom powder to the jaggery syrup. These traditional spices add warmth and aroma.

5. Coat the Upperi

Add the fried banana chips to the warm jaggery syrup and mix gently until the syrup evenly coats the upperi.

Spread them out and allow them to cool. As the jaggery cools, it forms a delicate coating around the crisp banana pieces.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it as:

A traditional tea-time snack

A festive sweet

A crunchy evening treat

A topping for dessert

A nostalgic Kerala-style snack

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