Easy Tasty Murukku
Crunchy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, this Easy Tasty Murukku is a must-try South Indian snack that's perfect for festive occasions or everyday tea-time indulgence. Made with a delightful blend of rice flour and urad dal flour, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste, enhanced by the earthy notes of cumin, sesame seeds, and the aromatic hint of asafoetida. The addition of softened butter makes the dough pliable, ensuring beautifully shaped spirals that fry to crispy perfection. Ready in under an hour, this beginner-friendly murukku recipe is a deep-fried delight that stays fresh when stored in an airtight container, making it ideal for snacking any time of the day. Whether you're celebrating Diwali or simply craving a homemade treat, this easy murukku recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice flour
- 0.25 cups Urad dal flour (black gram flour)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (softened, room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cups Water
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the rice flour and urad dal flour to remove any lumps.
Add the cumin seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, salt, and softened butter to the bowl. Mix well using your fingers until the butter is evenly distributed in the flour.
Gradually add water to the mixture, little by little, to form a soft and non-sticky dough. The consistency should be pliable but firm enough to hold its shape.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Fill a murukku press (chakli maker) with the prepared dough. Use a star-shaped or round nozzle as per your preference.
Press the dough into a circular spiral pattern directly onto a parchment paper or a flat spatula for easy handling.
Carefully slide the shaped murukku into the hot oil. Fry a few at a time, being cautious not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the murukku on medium heat, flipping occasionally, until it turns golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough until all the murukkus are fried.
Let the murukku cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Enjoy with tea or as a festive treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.4 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 328 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
