Pakkavada

Homemade pakkavada is a traditional South Indian crispy snack prepared mainly using rice flour and gram flour. The flour is mixed with sliced onions, green chillies, curry leaves, cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, red chilli powder, and salt to form a thick dough with minimal water.

Small portions of the dough are gently dropped into hot oil and deep-fried until golden brown and crunchy. Pakkavada has a crisp texture with a mildly spicy flavor and a pleasant aroma from the onions and curry leaves. Freshly made and free from preservatives, homemade pakkavada is a popular tea-time snack and festive favorite, best enjoyed with hot tea or coffee.