Ribbon pakora/Ribbon murukku

Ribbon Pakoda Recipe/ Ribbon Murukku/Chakli

With the festive season around the corner  herewith am sharing yet another tasty and very simple recipe – “Ribbon Pakodas” , which typically is prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi, Gokul Ashtami & Deepavali.

 I personally love to munch this along with my every day evening tea. Murukku/Chaklis can  be made in different ways, whereas there is a laid down method of preparing “Ribbon Pakodas “.

Since the Pakodas are shaped like strings of ribbons its traditionally called as ribbon pagoda in most part of southern India. However each state may have its own name for this Crispy snack which is prepared using Besan and Rice flour. 

This can be prepared using just with the Besan flour however adding rice flour will add crispness to the snack. Also, ribbon can be made using fried gram flour also along with rice flour but there will be a difference in the taste. Both are equally good in their unique way. 

In India, especially in the south typically share sweets with some savouries so you will find this having a unique place in everyone's kitchen during festive times. I personally make it in huge quantity to share it with my relatives and neighbours along with sweets during Deepavali time. 

As the season begins I will be posting more festival snacks and sweets so please watch this space for more... 

Recipe: Ribbon Pakora/Ribbon Murukku

Preparation time: 15 mnts

Cooking time: 15 mnts

Total time :30 minutes

Ingredients:

Rice flour-2 cups

Besan flour-1 cup

White sesame seeds - 4 tsp

 Butter-  little

Red chilli powder-1 tbsp

Hing-1 tbsp

Salt-As per taste

Tip - you can either add little hot oil while kneading the dough or add butter(how to prepare butter at home) both will give added crispness to the snack but I love butter as it has its unique taste. 

How to prepare? 

Take a bowl mix both the flour as per instructions given. 

Add hing, sesame seeds, salt and chilli powder. Mix well using spoon for the masalas and salt to get mixed evenly. 

Now to add water little by little rub and mix well the mixture till its forms like a knead dough. 

Ensure the knead dough is soft enough so that it comes out freely from the ribbon press. 

Take the mold apply oil for the dough to pass through smoothly when it gets pressed. Also grease the chakli maker fix it in to the mold. Make a cylindrical shaped dough and press it gently inside the mold and keep it ready. 

Heat the oil, once it's hot enough press the mold gently in a circular motion flip it both sides. 

Fry till golden and serve it with hot tea.