Kerala cuisine is noted for the many snack items to be enjoyed, especially during tea time or in between major meals during the day. Banana Chips are a common example found throughout the state in any bake shop, snack shop or tea stall. They are are also included in the traditional Kerala sadya meal.
To make the chips unripe bananas are sliced into thin, round pieces and fried in hot coconut oil. Salt is sprinkled over the chips while they are still warm.