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.
30m prep + 20m cook8 servingsSafety: 90/100
Contains wheatPEANUT-free
150 cal|2g protein|15g carbs|9g fat|1g fiber
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
Instructions
- 1Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt.
- 2Add water: Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
- 3Shape the murukku: Fill a murukku press with the dough. Press the dough onto a greased baking sheet in a spiral or circular shape.
- 4Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 5Fry the murukku: Gently drop the shaped murukku into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- 6Drain and serve: Remove the fried murukku from the oil and drain on paper towels. Let cool completely before serving.
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