If your been here for while now, you know I often use to talk about food in regards to childhood memories. I’m adding one more thing onto my list of things that make me think of my childhood – this Ribbon Pakoda Snack. Growing up, we had a rotation of snack recipes that my mom would make for evening snack. One of those snacks and one of my sis favorite’s was this savory Kerala Pakkavada snack.
My sis is very slow eater whereas myself will finish everything in seconds and will try to grab her share..gee:) Crazy me! I use to fight for silly little things, and it was the best thing I ever did to her, but now I miss her very much ;( Those were days! So I am dedicating today’s post to her…Chechi this is for you, I hope your reading this 🙂 …
Ribbon Pakoda Recipe – Ola Pakkavada Recipe – Kerala Pakkavada Recipe
Ingredients:
Roasted Rice flour : 1 cup
Besan/Gram flour : 2 cup
Red chilli powder : 1 1/2 tsp or to your spice level
Asafoetida : 1/2 tsp
Melted Butter : 1 1/2 Tbsp
Curry leaves fried for garnishing
Water : 11/2 cup (approx)
Oil for frying
How to make Ribbon Pakoda – Ola Pakkavada – Kerala Pakkavada :
1. In a mixing bowl, sift and add the rice flour, gram flour/besan, salt and red chilly powder. Mix well and drizzle melted butter.
2. Combine well and knead this into smooth dough by adding water little by little. (Note : It may stick to your hands at first but the butter will help to get smooth dough as you progress with kneading. The consistency that is little bit looser than chappathi dough.) Set aside.
3. Meanwhile heat oil in a deep frying pan. When hot check by adding a piece of the dough, if it comes to the surface promptly, oil is hot enough.
4. Fill the seva/idiyappam mould with the dough after putting the narrow slit disc/ pakkavada/ribbon pakoda disc in it.(picture shown above)
7. Just before switch off the heat, slowly slide in some curry leaves into the hot oil, Caution : it will splutter so close the pan immediately with a lid till all the splutters end. Drain them too and mix with the pakkavada.
8. Serve and enjoy with hot cup of tea in the evening or store in airtight containers and Enjoy!
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Karasev
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Hello Jiya, Thanks a lot dear for such a wonderful comment! Nice to know that you like the presentation and also enjoy the recipes posted here.I was really happy to see your comment.
Cheers!
Sangeetha
Ur presentation itself will make anyone to try it out once.. Needless to say, ur blog have the most unique collection of recipes.. Carry on with ur good job!!
Ur presentation itself will make anyone to try it out atleast once..!!! Needless to say, ur blog have got one of the most unique recipes.. Good job!!
Hi Rads dear, I'm really excited to know that this little space was an inspiration for you. When you say you come here not just for recipes,but to drool over the pics i'm truly touched…makes it worth while to blog again 🙂 Thanks a ton Rads for sharing this recipe with your family too 🙂 Hope to see you around more!
Cheers!
Sangeetha
🙂 i am dear frnd…actually daily … and showing ur fabulous presentation pics to my hubby..n he's like drooooling for each n every fud item…shared dis recipe with my other family members..thy all r busy in their kitchen with ur recipes… ;)(Think my blog will b full with ur recipes..as these days am just learning from ur blog 😀 )
– Rads
Hi Rads, You're most welcome! I am so glad it worked out for you! Pls do try other recipe when time permits:)
Happy Cooking!
Sangeetha
Hey Sangeetha..tried Pakkavada Yesterday,…came out yumm n crunchy..my family luved it..thnx dear…Lot to learn from u..Happy New yr.!!
-Rads
Thanks all for dropping by and leaving some encouraging words 🙂
this looks mouthwatering. nice one
good recipe Snageetha.
Ivide eppol venamenkilum kittum. Shops are nearby 🙂
nice pic and definitely addictive snack
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Fantastic and crispy snack. Beautiful presentation.
Ah Ah ! such a comforting snack that I enjoy the most. The clicks look so inviting.
My favorite! Lovely pics and presentation!
Nice crispy snacks, can totally relate to your story. Me & my sis would do the same
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Nice old memories…just loved that serving plate and also ur pics..n no need 2 mention abt ribbon pakoda..my favorite snack too..
Me and my sister used to fight for silliest things 🙂 your post made me smile …Wonderful looking ribbon pakodas