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Ribbon Pakoda/ Pakku vada/Ola pakoda/ Nada pakoda

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Praying for the innocent lives lost during earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Hope God gives courage and strength to rebuild the life of the survivors who lost everything in that natural disaster. Japan is very close to my heart as I have spent a couple of years doing research and being the first country that I had left India for. Every help that we can do will add up like small droplets of water in big well. 

Ribon Pakoda is one of the famous tea time snacks all over south India. In my mother tongue, Malayalam there is even a movie song written on it. You can imagine how much it has influence on the people. A few weeks ago I bought a packet of ribbon pakavada from the Indian store, but it lacked the freshness. As my little one wants to do a taste test on everything under the sun, I want to give her some fresh ones rather than giving the lackluster one. She tries to bites on everything, most favorite being the tissue paper, when she is out of my sight, sneak in some tissue paper, and it doesn’t matter whether it is kitchen tissue or toilet tissue paper. I used to say your dad needs to buy stock on Kleenex tissue company otherwise he is big trouble. I think if the company knows this, they will take her as spokesperson. 
Last week my husband’s colleague from Mumbai brought a famous snack bakarwadi from there. Hubby was blown over by the taste of that, and asked me whether we can make it at home. He got a warning from his colleague that the homemade ones won’t taste as great the famous Chitale Bandu store  in Pune from where it is bought. This Thursday I decide to make some omapodi/Sev for the bakarwadi, I thought, if I am making omapodi, why don’t make some ribbon pakoda, my favorite after school snack. That was very bad idea; I should only make one thing in a day, because after pressing the dough for both dishes, my two hands started pain and even got some blisters. My smart idea of conserving the oil by doing both dishes on same day turned out to a bad one. In spite of all these setbacks, ribbon pakoda came really good. It tastes great, even became a perfect snack for our beach trip yesterday. 
There is no way you can spoil this dish. We can make this dish with rice flour alone or with rice flour and besan/chickpea flour combo. I prefer the second one; I used the ratio 1:2. Make a dough using rice and chickpea flour, spice them with red chili powder and asafetodia and add some ghee and salt. Fry them in medium heat until golden brown color and enjoy these crisp goodies with your favorite tea or coffee. I can’t assure them as healthy treat as they are deep fried, but taste better than cheerios, Lay’s potato chips and Riz cracker’s. I don’t think baked version won’t taste good, so didn’t try that. Gather some muscle power, especially if you ready for some hand exercise, go for it. Here goes the recipe.

What you need

Chickpea flour/Besan: 2cups
Rice flour: 1 cup
Red chili powder: 2 tablespoon
Clarified butter/Ghee: 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves: 10 sprig ( around ¼ cup)
Asafetodia/Hing: ½ teaspoon
Salt ; 1 ½ teaspoon or to taste
Warm Water: 1 cup+ ¼ cup
Canola oil: 4 cups for frying.

How I made

In a bowl, mix Besan, rice flour, salt, red chili powder, ghee and asafetodia. Slowly add warm water to the mixture and make soft dough. It will be sticky and soft. 
Heat a pan with oil in a thick bottom pan, when it becomes very hot around 365 F, simmer the flame. Take two tablespoon of dough into Murruku presser lined with flat holes and press and directly press over hot oil in a circular movement for about 3 -4 circles.
Cook over medium flame and turn over to ensure both sides are cooked to golden color. It took about 3 minutes . Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain it into a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
Once ribbon pakoda is cooked. Switch off the flame and add curry leaves into the hot oil and cover which will prevent water from curry leaves splattering. 

When curry leaves are crispy, remove them from oil and drain in paper towel to remove excess oil and garnish ribbon pakoda with curry leaves. 
Enjoy with tea or coffee.

Preparation time: 35 minutes
Yield: 15 serving
Verdict: Crispy, addictive
Will you make it again: Yes I will

Linking this  delicious snack to Hearth and Soul Hop-# 39
Maniac Meatless Mondays hosted by Rebecca Jean of Midnight Maniac #24
Meatless Mondays hosted by Chaya of My Sweet and Savory

Tuesday night supper club #32hosted by  Christy

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  1. Christy says

    i just love indian fried snacks...they ARE so much better than american junk food. i will definitely give these a try. do you ever dip them? I am addicted to lime pickle and love to dip all things in it...can i do that with this? thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club.

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  2. a moderate life says

    Swathi! I am laughing so hard at your little one eating paper! Mine did too. Then switched to rolling the scotch tape up into little bits and leaving them all over the house! I still find them. This recipe looks super yummy for a snack and looks like it would definitely win over any packaged ones! Thanks so much for sharing with us on the hearth and soul hop! All the best, Alex

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  3. Yummy Team says

    Crispy and delicious..

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  4. Neenu Praveen says

    yum yum yummy snack

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  5. Indie.Tea says

    The ribbon pakoda sounds delicious, a nice tea time snack indeed 🙂
    And your words about Japan - about our help being like small droplets adding up - so lovely.

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  6. Joanne says

    What a fun snack! I've never seen these before but they look great!

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  7. Alea says

    I have never seen ribbon pakoda before - it is beautiful! What a lovely display. If it tastes any where near as good as it looks, then it must be incredible!

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  8. Kalpana Sareesh says

    Pakodas r looking fantastic n crispy..

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  9. Trisha says

    This looks lovely ... its a must try!

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  11. Miriam says

    I know, I am praying for those poor people in Japan. This dish looks absolutely lovely Swathi :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  12. Reeni says

    I like the sound of these Swathi! Anything made with chickpea flour is a favorite of mine! I think it is great that you are making your favorite snacks at home.

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  13. Claudia says

    So much better than any purchased snack. I want to try making these, but will have to look for that presser. Probably online.

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  14. Sushma Mallya says

    Crispy and yummy , loved the fried curry leaves on top, YUM!

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  15. Dimah says

    Wow!!! That looks incredible

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  16. Deepti says

    First time to ur wonderful space......following u

    Ribbon Pakodas have turned out perfect....Love to have them with Tea...

    http://panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  17. Christy says

    Swathi - your pakodas look so delicious - you are right a so much better treat than chips or such! I am sure it impossible to just eat one or two! Thank you for sharing this with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop!

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  18. Jay says

    wow...this makes me droooooool...so tempting n very very yummmmm...
    Tasty appetite

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  19. Rachu says

    aah already pakodas are making me drool.. and then the chittale bandu bakarwadi is making it worse... am glad my hubby is from pune.. get to taste these often 😀
    ammaandbaby.blogspot.com/

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  20. Panchpakwan says

    Cruchy and delcious muching snack..

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  21. Mexico in my kitchen says

    We had something very similar but with corn flour. it is a snack, too.

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  22. garlutti says

    Hi Swathi...that more interesting and nice appetizer. never would probe.HUGS MARIMI

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  23. notyet100 says

    perfect with tea,.luv ur click too

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  24. Kairali sisters says

    ente fav swathi. Love it, nannaytuind ketto 😉

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  25. girlichef says

    Simple yet beautiful...I'd love to try these!

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  26. Premalatha Aravindhan says

    perfect snacks,luks very nice...

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  27. Ramya says

    The crispy pakoda looks yumm...Love to have it with a cup of tea..Prob is I cant stop munching!!

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  28. Vandana Rajesh says

    yummy crispy ribbon pakoda.. a great tea time snack..just love it.

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  29. sanjeeta kk says

    My fave. snack! Lovely presentation.

    Lite Bite

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  31. Priti says

    Yummy..perfect tea time snack...

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  32. Prathibha says

    Ribbon pakoda is one of my fav tea time munching snack...looks really yumm

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  33. Rumana Rawat says

    Awesome yaar:)

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  34. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

    Parcel me some, looks soooooooooooooooo crumchy/munchy and tasty 🙂

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  35. sweethome says

    Crispy and yummy snack. Perfect for tea time

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  36. Rani acharyulu says

    Ribbon pakoda's looking crisp and crunchy.I love this snack.

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  37. Sensible Vegetarian says

    The Pakodas look awesome. The Tsunami in Japan was a very tragic disaster. Hope they recover from it soon.

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  38. Sharmilee! :) says

    Crispy n yummy snack

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  39. Hamaree Rasoi says

    Pakodas look so cute,crispy and inviting. Must have tasted great as well.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  40. Angela says

    Yum - yum. I love the texture of fried chick pea flour- one of my favorite treats.

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  41. Shanavi says

    Hey, my fav snack for 3 to 4 p.m. cravings..This totally reminds me my paatima

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  42. Pushpa says

    Crispy and delicious ribbon pakoda Swathi.

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  43. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

    so crisp and yummy !!!

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  44. Renata says

    Wow, Swathy, that looks irresistibly delicious! As much as fried goodies are not so healthy, homemade can be so much better. It won't hurt to have these wonderful snacks every now and then.

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  45. Ms.Chitchat says

    Yummy crispy crunchy ribbon pakoda, waiting for the bakarwadi recipe, I too love them especially have a friend who regularly treats me with Chitale bakarwadis, nothing to beat their taste.

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  46. michelangelo in the kitchen says

    This pakoda snack looks irresistible! Crispy and delicious for sure. Got to find me a murruku press to make this. I am learning so many delightful recipes from you and so eager to try them. Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says

    wow yum love Indian snacks

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  48. HGourmet Foodie says

    what a great snack for the evening.. so crispy and looks delicious!!!

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  49. Nancy and Vijay says

    Swathi they look deliciously crispy and fresh. 🙂

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  50. ? says

    A favourite and have not had it since our last visit to India!

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  51. divya says

    looks crispy and yummy...

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  52. Suman Singh says

    Yummy tea time snack..looks so crispy and delicious!

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  53. G.Pavani says

    crispy n yum yum pakoda.

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  54. sinfullyspicy.com says

    Looks so crunchy and yum.Perfect with tea.

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  55. Cool Lassi(e) says

    Pakoda looks crispy and divine!

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  56. SheenaBabu says

    yummy tea/coffee time snack

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  57. Reshmi Mahesh says

    Ithu super...ivade njangalkku etavum ishttapetta sadanam...sherikkyum super aayittiundu...

    FunWidFud

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  58. Suja Sugathan says

    Crunchy and yummy tea time snack..love it

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  59. Priya says

    Very addictive and crispy pakodas looks fabulous..a prefect tea time snack..

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  60. Elisabeth says

    Swathi, I really would love this crunchy and yummy goodness for a great snack treat, right now!
    Genius idea!

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  61. Usha says

    One of my favorites, looks fantastic !

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  62. kitchen queen says

    yum yum and crispy ribbon pakoda,u have prepared my most favourite snack.

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  63. kothiyavunu.com says

    OMG..njangalude fav anu..Kandittu sahikunnila tou..kurachu parcel pls...

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  64. simply.food says

    Cruncy and delicious perfect snack.

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  65. Preety says

    i know one thing for sure that these are very addicting...and very yummyyy..

    Yours looks too good

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  66. Vimitha Anand says

    They look so crispy and delicious... Will surely try this...

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