Rice Pakoda
Deep-fried until the outside shatters at the first bite and the inside stays soft and flavourful. A tea-time favourite across Kerala, especially when the monsoon rain is hammering the roof.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 2 cup Raw rice powder Ari podi
- 1 cup Bengal gram powder Kadala Maavu
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida Kaayam
- 1 Heaped Black sesame seeds Ellu
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to taste
- Oil — for frying
Preparation
Step 1
Mix all ingredients and knead into a soft dough pouring water as and when required.
Step 2
Use a pakoda maker and fry in hot oil in oil.
Step 3
Goes well with hot tea.
Tip
Do not overcrowd the pan — fry in small batches to maintain the oil temperature. Crowding drops the heat and gives you greasy results.
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