Ribbon Murukku / Ribbon Pakoda (Ola / Oatu Pakoda)

Ingredients:-


Rice Flour-1 cup
Besan Flour -1/2 cup
Split Gram Dal / Roasted Channa Dal (Pottukadalai)-3 tbsp
Butter-1.5 tbsp
Chilli Powder-2 tsp
Garlic Paste-1 tsp (optional)
Sesame Seeds-3/4 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil-For deep frying


Method:-



Grind roasted channa dal in a fine powder,sieve it once.


In a mixing bowl,add rice flour,besan flour,roasted channa dal powder,sesame seeds,butter,red chilli powder, garlic paste (i didn't add if u want u can add now) and required salt.
 
 
Add water little by little to form a soft stiff dough.Grease the press with oil then fill it up with batter and keep it ready.


Meanwhile heat oil.

Press the dough starting from the edge to the center in a circular motion in the preheated.Do not add more layers to ensure even cooking.Turn over to other side when the bubbles ceases and cook again till bubbles ceases.Drain it tissue paper, cool down completely and then store  it in an airtight container.Repeat the same for the prepared remaining dough too.


You can keep this for a week and enjoy this as a tea time snack.

Notes:

1.  If you like pepper you can add 1/4 tsp freshly ground but make sure its fine engouh to get through the press.

2. Also grind garlic to a very fine paste.You even grind red chllies with garlic and skip red chillies powder.