There are plenty of tea-time snacks from Kerala that may not be as popular as the iconic banana chips, but in terms of flavour they are inferior to none. One of the most beloved snacks of Kerala is pakkavada, because of its unique shape they are also called ribbon pakoda. To make this snack, thin strips of rice flour-based dough are deep-fried in oil, until they are reddish or golden brown. The snack is so popular that they are also sold commercially, just like banana chips and Murukku.
The dough of this ribbon vada or pakoda, is made with gram flour rice flour, red chilli powder, fennel powder, asafoetida or hing, and salt. All of these are mixed together with ghee and water to make a smooth dough and then run through a Murukku machine. An incredibly easy snack that can be served with tea or as a side dish to main meals.
