Pattinam Pakoda

Pattinam pakoda is a very popular street side savory snack in Tamil Nadu. . Unlike ordinary pakoda it is made with Roasted gram flour . It lends to its unique flavor to this Pakoda that is extremely delicious to taste, crispy outside and soft inside. This yummy savory snack is an ideal to be served during tea time especially during rainy season.

Ingredients:

Roasted gram flour/Potukadali mavu – 1 cup

Rice flour – 1/2 cup

Baking soda     –       ¼ tsp

Chilli powder     –       1 tsp

Ghee     –       1 tbsp

Green chillies, chopped   –  3 nos

Ginger, chopped     –   ½ tsp

Garlic – 1pod

Onion – 1

Curry leaves – 2sprigs

Salt – as per your taste

Oil – to deep fry

Cashew nuts - 25gms

 

Method:

1. Chop ginger, green chillies, garlic, curry leaves & onion finely.

2.Mix the ghee and baking soda in the mixing bowl and rub them nicely till turns frothy.

3. Take a wide bowl & mix all above ingredients together. Add a tsp of ghee & sprinkle water little by little & start mixing till you can make a dough.  Make small tight balls & keep it ready.

 

4.. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan & deep fry them in medium flame till golden brown on all sides.

5.Serve it with any chutney. Remains crisp for a long time.