Ribbon Pakoda / Ola Pakoda

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Gayatri (@rene121)

Ribbon Pakoda or Ola Pakoda is a popular South Indian crispy tea time snack made using gram flour, rice flour, and tapioca powder for an extra taste.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min
Ribbon Pakoda / Ola Pakoda recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = a portion of pakoda)
  • 1cup
    gram flour
  • 1/4cup
    fine rice flour
  • 1/4cup
    tapioca powder
  • 1tsp
    chilli powder
  • 1/4tsp
    asafoetida
  • salt to taste
  • oil for frying

How to make Ribbon Pakoda / Ola Pakoda

  1. In a bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, tapioca powder, chilli powder, asafoetida, and salt.

  2. Mix well and add 1 tbsp of hot oil for extra crispness.

  3. Mix it and knead by adding water little by little to form a soft, non-sticky dough.

    Step 1.1: Mix it and knead by adding water little by little to form a soft, non-sticky dough
  4. Take a ribbon pakoda disc and put it in the murukku press.

  5. Fill the murukku press with the dough and press directly into the oil.

    Step 1.1: Fill the murukku press with the dough and press directly into the oil
  6. Deep fry over medium to high flame until the pakodas are fully fried, and the hiss sound and bubbles subside.

  7. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

  8. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra crispness, add hot oil to the dough.

  2. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve the perfect texture.

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Gayatri

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