Pakkavada/Ribbon Pakoda

Simple,Tasty n Crunchy Kerala namkeen...

Another delicious recipe tried from Sangeetha's Kothiyavunu..wenever i visit her page..feel like trying out all her creations...they all r so inviting ..well presented too..

Slit disc n sev maker

Besan - 2 cups
Roasted Rice flour - 1 cup
Red chilli powder - 1.5tsp
Hing - 1/2tsp
Melted Butter - 1.5tbsp
Water - 1.5 cups  (approx.)
Curry Leaves - a few (fried) for garnishing
Oil - for frying

 Method :-

1. On a newspaper sift besan,rice flour,red chilli powder,hing and salt- keep it in a mixing bowl.Mix well and add melted butter.
2. Combine well and knead into a soft dough by adding little water.Set aside.(Sangeetha's tip - It may stick to ur hands first but the butter will help to get a smooth dough..little softer than the chapati dough)
3. Heat oil in a deep frying  pan.
4. Grease the Sev maker and put the slit disc as shown in the pic above.
5. Fill the Sev maker with little dough and squeeze into the hot oil..very Carefully.(keep it at safe distance).
6. Fry until golden brown n crispy.Drain out on a paper towel n let it cool.
7. Once dough is finished..fry the curry leaves and sprinkle over the pakkavadas.

Njoy with evening Tea...