Kerala Murukku
Ingredients
- 4 cup Raw rice flour (fine)
- 1 cup urad dal powder (fried)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon Ghee/Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Chilly powder (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1 Murukku is a classic South Indian snack, often served during tea time. It’s crispy, tasty, and surprisingly easy to make. So let’s get started!
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Dry roast urad dal for a few minutes on low flame, then grind it into a fine powder using a mixer grinder. Sieve the powder to remove any coarse particles.- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal powder, salt, sesame seeds, asafoetida, cumin seeds, ghee (or oil), and chilli powder.Note: Cumin seeds, asafoetida, and chilli powder are optional — you can skip them if preferred.- 4
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Add enough water (preferably warm) and knead into a soft dough.The dough should be softer than regular chapati (roti) dough.- 6
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Heat enough oil in a pan over medium flame for deep frying.- 8
Fill the dough into a murukku press (sev maker) fitted with the desired plate - usually the star-shaped plate is used.
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Press and shape the murukku into spirals on a butter paper or banana leaf.- 10
To check if the oil is ready, drop a small pinch of dough into it - if it rises quickly without browning, the oil is at the right temperature.
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Gently lift each murukku with a slotted ladle or spatula and slide it into the hot oil.- 12
Deep fry until golden and crisp. Remove and place on a kitchen tissue to absorb excess oil.- 13
Enjoy your homemade Murukku with a hot cup of tea! - 2
