Pakkavada (പക്കാവട) is a very popular Kerala snack item prepared from rice flour and besan. Its also known as ribbon pakoda due to its peculiar shape. This crispy and spicy snack is a quick make and is typically enjoyable to kids and elders. Its most commonly served as a tea time snack.

Ingredient

1. Rice flour  : 4 cup
2. Gram flour/ besan : 1 cup
3. Asfoetida / kayam : a pinch
4. Chilli  powder    : 2 T.sp
5. Oil   : 2 T sp.
6. Salt for taste
7. Oil for frying
8. Water for kneading the dough

Method

1. In a bowl add the rice flour, besan, salt, chilli, asfoetida and mix everything.
2. Add a little water at a time and knead a smooth dough.
3. Finally add 1 Tsp oil and make smooth dough.
4. In a deep bottom pan, heat enough oil for frying .
5. Press it through the ribbon mold of a idiyappm maker (see image).
6. Press the ribbon straightly to the hot oil and fry it till golden brown.