Ribbon Pakkoda

Ribbon Pakkoda

Ribbon Pakkoda

Ribbon Pakoda, also known as Nada Pakoda, stands out as a quick and hassle-free snack, perfect for elevating your evening tea time ☕️ and can be effortlessly prepared by anyone.

These delectable treats not only make for an excellent companion during regular tea breaks but are also a sought-after delicacy during festive occasions like Krishna Jayanthi and Diwali. In our home, preparing  ribbon pakoda is a customary affair, often made in modest quantities for our evening tea. The enticing blend of spiced ribbon pakoda paired with a piping hot cup of tea or coffee creates an unparalleled snacking experience.
Personally, I have developed a fondness for enjoying something zesty with my tea or coffee, and the desire to whip up some spicy ribbon pakoda frequently takes hold.
The beauty of these snacks lies in their simplicity and the fact that they can be prepared in just 30 minutes, demanding no intricate culinary skills. As rice flour and chickpea flour are staples in most households, there's minimal need for elaborate preparation or planning.

Ingredients :

1 cup rice flour

• 1 cup besan / chickpea flour

• Salt

• 2 tsp Red chili powder

• Big pinch of asafoetida powder1

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

• 3 tbsp hot oil

  Method

• Heat oil .

• Mix all dry ingredients well ,

•  then add water little by little , to Make a smooth soft dough . 

• Not too tight or sticky .Smear oil inside the murukku press , 

• place the plate meant for making ribbon pakoda ,

• Take a small ball of dough , place inside the murukku press . 

• Drop a pinch of dough in hot oil to check the heat , it will come sizzling up , now reduce flame , press the dough directly in hot oil without crowding too much .

•  Flip and cook till the pakodam is looking firm and crisp .

• Drain in a colander.

• Store in airtight container when completely cooked .

• To prepare big quantities, make the dough in small batches and fry . 

• Do not allow a prepared dough to sit on counter for long , so make dough only as much as you would use .

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