Make grooves into the skin of the plaintain and peel it off gently. Save the skin for a thoran (waste not!)

Mix the turmeric powder in a bowl of water and immerse the peeled plaintain in this.

Let it rest for 30 mins

Heat oil in a pan and let it reach almost-smoking point

Pat the soaked plaintain dry using kitchen towels, it's ok if it's a bit moist

Using a slicer, slice the plaintain into thin discs. You can directly do this into the hot oil (which needs more practise) or do this into another bowl and then add it to the hot oil

The chips will sizzle A LOT and then start to brown a bit. Don't let it turn too red, that will spoil the taste. The sizziling will almost subside when the chips are ready

Mix the salt in about 2 cups water and keep ready

Sprinkle this salt water over the chips when they are still in the oil but ready.

Be careful while doing this since the oil is hot - just sprinkle, don't pour

Give it a mix and then drain the chips to a kitchen towel to soak up the excess oil

Fry all the banana pieces, let cool, and store in airtight containers.

Since coconut oil tends to go rancid pretty quickly, finish off the chips within 2-3 days or store in the refrigerator for up to a month