Make Perfect South Indian Murukku As Your Enjoyable Evening Snack
By Bornika Das
May 23, 2024
Murukku is a traditional South Indian snack that is a crunchy and savoury delight made from rice flour and urad dal flour. This beloved treat is a perfect for festive occasions or as a tea-time snack. Besides, it is both flavourful and easy to prepare. Take a look at its simple recipe:
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour 1/2 cup urad dal flour 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1 tbsp butter (room temperature) Salt to taste Water, as needed Oil for deep frying
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well.
Step 2
Add the butter to the flour mixture and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Gradually add water, a little at a time, kneading until you form a soft, pliable dough.
Step 4
Fill a murukku press or a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle with the dough. Press out circular swirls of dough onto small pieces of parchment paper.
Step 5
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Carefully slide the murukku into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
