Kerala Hot Chips Snacks

The smell of hot oil and spices is something you can’t miss if you’re near the Wahab Petrol Bunk on Palakkad Main Road. We are right there at 380-A in Kunniyamuthur. Our day starts long before the sun is fully up, getting the big pans ready and slicing the bananas or potatoes. It’s hot work standing over the stove, but seeing the chips turn that perfect golden color makes it worth it. We don't have a big corporate kitchen; it’s just a local spot where we make snacks the way we’ve always done. People driving towards Palakkad often pull over because they see the smoke or smell the coconut oil. We keep things simple, focusing on the crunch and the flavor. The shop can get crowded in the evenings when everyone is heading home and wants something to munch on. We bag everything up by hand, and sometimes the floors get a bit oily, but that’s just how it goes in a chip shop. We’ve been in Kunniyamuthur for a while now, and we know most of the regulars who stop by. It’s a honest way to make a living, and we enjoy the daily routine of frying and packing. No fancy labels here, just good snacks in plain packets for whoever is hungry. It’s a busy road, but we’re glad to be a part of it. We take pride in the crunch and the freshness of every batch we put out on the counter.