Garlic Ribbon Pakkavada is a crispy and flavorful South Indian snack, perfect for tea-time munching or festive occasions. With the bold taste of garlic infused into the classic ribbon murukku batter, this snack is loved across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Crush the garlic and pour some water in it. strain and set the water aside.
Mix the rice powder , roasted gram powder and besan powder thoroughly.
Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and sesame seeds to the above powder mixture. Add 2 tbsp hot oil and mix well.
Gradually add garlic water and prepare a dough and keep it aside for half-hour. Use normal water if you need more water to knead the dough.
Heat oil in a wok, on medium fire, fry curry leaves and keep it aside.
Fill in the ribbon pakoda dough into the press.
Press out thin strips of the dough into the hot oil. Fry it till it turns golden brown, using a slotted spoon drain excess oil out and transfer the ribbon pakodas on a plate with an oil absorbent paper to cool completely.
Put the fried curry leaves to the pakodas.
Cautious !!!! Deep frying on high heat will brown the pakodas quickly and not crisp it.
Your yummy Kerala style Garlic ribbon pakoda is ready to enjoy.