Crispy Murukku Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240g) rice flour 2 cups (240g) rice flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) urad dal flour 1/2 cup (60g) urad dal flour
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 tablespoon melted ghee 1 tablespoon melted ghee
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying Oil for deep frying

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 150 kcal / 628 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 0g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, urad dal flour, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, chili powder, asafoetida, melted ghee, and salt.
2. 2.
   Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
3. 3.
   Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
4. 4.
   Take a portion of the dough and shape it into a cylindrical log.
5. 5.
   Place the dough log into a Murukku press or chakli maker with a star-shaped disc.
6. 6.
   Press the dough onto a greased surface in a spiral or coil shape.
7. 7.
   Carefully slide the shaped Murukku into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8.
   Remove the fried Murukku from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9. 9.
   Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
10. 10.
    Allow the Murukku to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Rice flour — Ensure that the rice flour is finely ground for a smooth dough.
• Urad dal flour — If you can't find urad dal flour, you can grind skinned urad dal in a blender until it reaches a fine powder consistency.
• Ghee — If you prefer a vegan version, substitute ghee with any neutral oil like sunflower or vegetable oil.

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the Murukku to ensure a crispy texture.
• Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder.
• Experiment with different shapes and sizes of Murukku to add variety to your snack platter.
• Store the Murukku in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness.
• Serve Murukku with coconut chutney or tomato chutney for a delightful combination.

Serving advice

Serve Murukku as a snack with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It can also be served as an appetizer at parties or festive gatherings.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Murukku on a platter in an attractive pattern to showcase its beautiful spiral shapes. Garnish with fresh curry leaves or sprinkle some chaat masala for an extra burst of flavor.