Banana sharkara upperi

       Banana sharkara upperi is one of the traditional sweet prepared in southern India during Onam festival. However, we can prepare this sweet snack in any festival occasions very easily.

Banana sharkara upperi 
(Photo courtesy: Purva Mali)

Ingredients

Banana (sliced)     - 4

Jaggery                  - 1 cup

Coconut oil            - 1 cup

Ginger powder       - 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder       - 1/2 tsp

Water                      - 1 cup

Preparation

• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the banana pieces and transfer into a large bowl. 
• Then take a vessel and pour water into it. Add jaggery and let it boil together over medium flame. 
• Once it starts boiling, turn the flame to low to make the mixture thicker. Keep stirring to avoid lumps. 
• Once the mixture turns into a thick syrup, pour it over the banana pieces and add cumin powder and ginger powder to it. 
• Mix everything well and spread on a tray and let them cool down. 
• Store upperi in an airtight jar.