Pakkavada/ Ribbon Pakoda

Ribon pakoda , (commonly known as Pakkavada in Kerala) is a very simple snack. It is easy to prepare, crisp and delicious.  Perfect for tea time. I am sure you will also enjoy it the way I did.

Ingredients

Chickpea flour (Besan)- 1/2 cup

White Rice flour - 1 1/2 cups

Red Chillie Powder - 2 tsp

Asafoetida / Hing - 1/4 tsp

Sesame seeds (white)- 2 tsp( optional)

Salt - 1 tsp

Oil - 2 tsp

Water

Curry leaves

Oil - enough for frying

Directions

In a mixing bowl combine together Besan flour, rice flour , Chilli powder, Asafoetida, Sesame seeds  and salt, add water slowly and mix well. Knead to form a  soft dough. Adding sesame seeds is completely optional; here I added it as I like the look that it gives to pakoda.

Place the dough in an idiappam maker /string hopper maker and press it into the hot oil in a circular motion. Fry till the color changes to golden brown.

Drain the excess oil and cool completely.

Finally fry the curry leaves and add on to the top for a nice aroma.