By Rajan Bhattacharya
September 11, 2024
Spicy Murukku, also known as Kara Murukku, is a crispy, flavourful snack made with rice flour. This homemade recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for satisfying savoury cravings.
1 cup rice flour 1 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp red chilli powder 1 tsp sesame seeds A pinch of hing (asafoetida) Water as needed Salt to taste Oil for deep frying
In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, melted butter, red chilli powder, sesame seeds, hing, and salt.
Gradually add water and knead into a soft, non-sticky dough.
Make cylindrical logs from the dough and prepare your murukku press with a flower plate.
Grease the inside of the murukku press with oil and fill it with the dough.
Press the dough to form spirals on a greased surface or ladles. Heat oil in a kadai and deep-fry the murukku spirals until golden brown on both sides.
Store the crispy, spicy murukku in an airtight container once cooled. Enjoy as a delightful snack!