Are you familiar with one of the most popular Indian snacks- Murukku? The round and crispy deep-fried snack is found in most Indian households and is widely cherished across the country. The snack traces its origin to Tamil Nadu. The name of the snack itself means ‘to twist’ in Tamil. The town of Manapparai of Tamil Nadi is famous for its delicious Murukkus. Traditionally, the snack is made with a semi-solid dough made with rice flour which is deep-fried after passing through the Murukku maker. However, the varieties of the snack differ with time and place.

Talking about my house, my mother prepares two varieties of Murukku- one with rice flour, the other with gram flour. The arrival of winters and the festive season is marked by a big steel drum that contains these golden deep-fried delicacies. These snacks become a hassle-free snack option during Navratri when my mother remains busy in the numerous rituals and doesn’t have time for preparing evening snacks. Here are some varieties of Murukkus along with their detailed recipes that you can try at home.