Ribbon Pakoda (Murruku) Recipe | South Indian Snacks
Ever since I had these I got really hooked to it. A perfect South Indian tea time snacks or rather I will say anytime snacks 
! I first had these at my friend’s place and since then have always craved for these ribbon pakodas. Since these are deep-fried I try not to make them too often but at the same time feel that it’s always better to make such snacks at home rather than buy them from the market. Homemade food is always better because it is cooked with lots of love and quality ingredients :).
Easy, quick and delicious homemade ribbon pakodas/ murukku are a must during festivals in most of the South Indian houses. It’s among one of the traditional recipes. These Ribbon Pakodas / Murruku are mainly prepared during Diwali/ Janamashtami Festival and is among one of the most loved Diwali / Festival Recipes in South India.
I learnt this recipe (Tamil Nadu Cuisine) from my South Indian friend and tried making them at home along with her help the very first time. It was so much fun to work together with a friend and learn new recipes also. Thank You Kala for this wonderful quick snacks recipe. You can check her guest post of Seven Cups cake recipe here.
Ingredients:
- Rice flour- 2 cups
- Chickpea flour/besan – 1 cup
- Fried Gram – ¼ cup
- Urad Dal – 1 teaspoon ( dry roasted and powder)
- Tur Dal – 2 teaspoons (dry roasted and powder )
- Ghee- 1 tablespoon
- Red chilli powder – 2 teaspoon
- Asafoetida – A pinch
- Salt as per taste
- Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Oil for deep-frying
Method:
- Firstly add required salt and ghee in a bowl and mix well to make it little fluffy. (This is a tip to make the pakodas crisper).
- Now mix together all above flours in the same bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon heated oil to it and little water, red chilli powder and asafoetida and mix well.
- Add more water now to the mixture & knead well to form a soft dough (it should be softer than the chapati dough)
- Heat oil in a Kadai for deep-frying.
- Now place a small portion of the dough inside a Ribbon Pakoda / Murukku Maker, then squeeze into hot oil as shown in the picture above & make a big circle.
- Make one big circle at a time; deep fry it till its golden brown.
- Repeat the process for the rest of the dough also.
- Place them on a kitchen tissue or towel to soak up the excess oil
- You can store them in an air-tight container on cooling.
Enjoy these tea time south Indian snacks with hot cup of tea or coffee. These are so addictive that once you put them into your mouth you will keep craving for more !
Happy Cooking!!!
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Ribbon pakoda tempts me now, mouthwatering here. Perfectly made dear.
today’s recipe:
http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/02/my-200th-post-savoury-pancake-regular.html
Thank you so much Sanoli, moving onto your 200th post…
These look super crispy and yummy!! love ribbon pakoda with my tea
I have been wanting to make this for a long time now and your pics really tempt me
Thank you Shema, these are actually very tempting and too tough to resist
, do make these soon 
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hey anamika,
thanks for mentioning me in this recipe its always a pleasure working with you and as usual your photography is amazing and the ribbon pakoda’s look very tempting.
kala
It was really fun learning from you Kala and I still have to learn soooo many more South Indian recipes from you
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delicious ribbon pakoda. i have never made them but always brought them readymade. should try making these at home.
thank you Dassana, sure do try making these at home.
Hey my 1st time here…My in laws love Murukkus with their evening tea..I think i’ll try making these
thank you T2M for visiting my small little space, I am glad you liked it. Sure do try these, they are really addictive.
The ribbon pakoda looks very tempting. Never tried making this. Should try it sometime
thank you Nandita, sure do try these they are too good as anytime snacks