Murukku (Indian-Malaysian Savory Snack)
A crunchy, savory snack popular in Malaysia, originating from South India. Made from rice flour, urad dal flour, and spices, deep-fried to a golden-brown crisp.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice flour
- 1/4 cup Urad dal flour
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 cup Vegetable oil, for frying
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup of rice flour, 1/4 cup of urad dal flour, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp of asafoetida, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
- 2Gradually add the 1/2 cup of water to the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands or a spoon until a smooth, pliable dough forms. It should not be sticky.
- 3Grease a baking sheet lightly. Fill a murukku press with the dough. Press the dough onto the greased baking sheet in a spiral or circular shape, about 7.5 cm in diameter.
- 4In a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 177°C.
- 5Carefully lower the shaped murukku into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until the murukku is a golden brown and feels crisp when gently poked with a utensil. You will hear sizzling when they are cooking.
- 6Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the fried murukku from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- 7Allow the murukku to cool completely on the paper towels before serving. This ensures they are fully crisp.
Substitutions
Urad dal flour → Besan (gram flour)
For similar binding and flavor. Ensure besan is pure and not contaminated with peanut.
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