Sarkara Upperi is very popular Sweet Dish of Kerala Sadhya . Sarkkara Upperi is also known as the name ” Sarkkara Varatti ” or ” Jaggery Coated Banana Chips” It is a must for all festive occasions and weddings in Kerala. No sadya (feast) is complete without this.
Ingredients
Raw banana – 1 no
Jaggery – 1/3 cup
Dry ginger powder – 1/2 tsp
Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp
Powdered sugar – 2 tbsp
Method
1. Peel the banana and cut into two parts. Then cut into less than 1/4 ” size pieces.
2. Fry the same in hot oil till it is very crispy. (Ensure that it is cooked inside also otherwise the sarkaravaratti upperi will be soft). Allow to cool
3. In the meantime, in a vok, add the jaggery, little water and melt it. Remove impurities,if any.
4. Heat the same again till you get a two thread consistency.
5. Add the dry ginger powder, cardamom powder mix well.
6. Then add the crispy chips and mix well. Allow to cool
7. Sprinkle powdered sugar and mix well again. You will get crispy jaggery upperi.