By Vidushi Singh
June 25, 2024
Besan murukku is a crispy Indian snack made from gram flour (besan), rice flour, and spices. It's shaped using a murukku press and deep-fried to golden perfection, making it ideal for tea-time indulgence.
1 cup gram flour (besan) 1 cup rice flour 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1 teaspoon red chili powder 2 tablespoons butter or hot oil (for binding)
Take a bowl and add Besan, rice flour, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
Now, add melted butter or hot oil to the flour mixture. Mix well until crumbly.
Gradually add water and knead into a smooth, firm dough. The dough should be stiff enough to hold its shape.
Heat oil in a pan. Fill the murukku press with a portion of the dough.
Now, press the dough directly into the hot oil in a circular motion to form spirals or loops.
Fry until golden brown and crispy; turn it up-side down to ensure even cooking.
Drain excess oil on paper napkins. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.