Crispy Ribbon Pakoda Recipe - South Indian Diwali Snack | Easy Ribbon Murukku Recipe

Archana Doshi

October 24, 2024

4246 Ratings

Time:Prep: 20 M|Cook: 40 M|Total: 1h 0min

Makes:15 Servings

Meal:Snack

Cuisine:Indian

Ribbon Pakoda, also known as Ribbon Murukku, is a popular South Indian snack that’s perfect for festive occasions like Diwali or as an anytime tea-time treat. This crunchy and savory snack is made with rice flour, gram flour (besan), and simple spices like red chili powder and asafoetida. Shaped using a ribbon press or a murukku maker, the pakoda gets its distinctive texture and is deep-fried to golden perfection.

Packed with flavor and crunch, this easy-to-make recipe requires just a few ingredients and is a favorite during Diwali celebrations in many households. Not only is Ribbon Pakoda a tasty snack, but it also stores well for days, making it an ideal make-ahead treat. Whether you are preparing it for festive gift boxes or for enjoying with your evening cup of tea, this Ribbon Pakoda Recipe is sure to be a hit.

A special equipment called "Sev Sancha" or a "Murukku Maker" typically made out of brass is required to make these. In most South Indian homes it is passed on from one generation to another and lasts a lifetime. Murukku maker can be found in most Indian Stores outside India. Each Sev Sancha has multiple press attachments and you need to find the right one to make ribbon pakodas.

Serve Ribbon Pakoda as an evening snack with a hot cup of Masala Chai or enjoy it on its own for a crispy indulgence..

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Serve Ribbon Pakoda as an evening snack with a hot cup of Masala Chai or enjoy it on its own for a crispy indulgence..

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Ingredients

2 Gram flour (besan)

2 Rice flour

1 Asafoetida (hing)

1 Turmeric powder (Haldi)

2 Salt, to taste

2 Red Chilli powder

3 Butter (Salted)

1/4 Water, as needed

Oil, for deep frying

Instructions for Crispy Ribbon Pakoda Recipe - South Indian Diwali Snack | Easy Ribbon Murukku Recipe

To begin making the Ribbon Pakoda recipe, combine all the ingredients listed above except water, until you get coarse crumbs. Gradually add water to make a stiff yet smooth dough.

Grease the Sev Press or the Sev Sancha with oil and place the plate with many thin strips into the press.

Heat oil in a frying pan, until hot, on medium heat. Deep frying on high heat will brown the pakoda quickly and not crisp it. Fill in the ribbon pakoda dough into the press.

Press out thin strips of the the ribbon pakoda dough into the hot oil. Only press in enough to cover the oil pan.

These ribbons cook and turns dark quickly. So gently turn the pressed ribbons to fry the other side on medium heat. Once the ribbon pakoda starts to turn golden, using a slotted spoon drain excess oil out and transfer the ribbon pakodas on a plate with an oil absorbent paper to cool completely.

Press the remaining batches of the ribbon pakoda dough in the similar manner.

Cool the Ribbon Pakodas and store them airtight containers.

Serve Ribbon Pakoda as an evening snack with a hot cup of Masala Chai.