Murukku

A crispy and traditional South Indian snack made with rice and urad dal flour, perfect for festive occasions and tea-time.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups rice
2. 1/4 cup urad dal (black gram split)
3. 1 tsp cumin seeds
4. 1/4 tsp asafoetida
5. Salt to taste
6. 1/4 cup white butter
7. Coconut oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Flours

   • Dry roast the rice in a warm pan without changing its color.
   • Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes, drain, and spread on a cloth to remove moisture.
   • Grind the rice into a fine powder.
   • Broil the urad dal until light brown, cool, and grind into a smooth powder.
   • Sieve both flours together for a uniform texture.

2. Make the Dough

   • Dissolve asafoetida and salt in 1/4 cup water.
   • Add cumin seeds and mix this into the flour.
   • Add butter and fully incorporate it into the flour.
   • Knead into a smooth dough, adjusting water as needed.

3. Shape the Murukku

   • Grease your fingers and take a small portion of dough.
   • Roll it between your palms into a tube.
   • Shape into circles while gently twisting.
   • Form two circles next to each other and press the ends to secure.
   • Keep shaped murukkus covered with a wet cloth to prevent drying.

4. Fry the Murukku

   • Heat coconut oil in a pan.
   • Gently slide in the murukkus and fry in batches.
   • Fry until light golden and crisp on both sides.
   • Drain and cool completely.

5. Store

   • Transfer to an airtight container to keep them crisp.