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How To make Murukku (Fried Lentil Snack)? | Instant Murukku (Fried Lentil Snack) Recipe
Murukku is a traditional Indian snack made from lentil flour and rice flour. It is a popular snack in South India and is usually made during festivals and special occasions. Murukku has a crispy and crunchy texture and is usually paired with tea or coffee. Here is a recipe for making Murukku at home:
Here’s a simple recipe to make kache kele ki tikki at home:
Ingredients
- 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp asafoetida
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- Water, as needed
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions:
- Rinse the urad dal in water and soak it for 2-3 hours. Drain the water and grind the dal in a food processor to make a fine powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the urad dal powder, rice flour, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida, salt, and butter. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add water slowly and knead the dough until it becomes soft and pliable. The dough should not be too hard or too soft.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a long cylindrical shape with your hands.
- Take a Murukku maker (also called “chakli press”) and attach the plate with small holes.
- Fill the Murukku maker with the dough and start pressing the dough through the holes. Press the dough directly into the hot oil, making a circular pattern.
- Fry the Murukku until it turns golden brown on both sides. Remove it from the oil and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough, filling the Murukku maker each time with fresh dough.
- Once all the Murukku are fried and cooled, store them in an airtight container. They can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
- Make sure to grind the urad dal into a fine powder. Any coarse bits will make the Murukku crumble.
- Do not over-knead the dough as it will become tough and hard to press through the Murukku maker.
- Adjust the spice level to your taste. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of red chili powder.
- Be careful while deep frying the Murukku. Make sure the oil is hot enough, but not too hot, or the Murukku will burn.
- You can experiment with different shapes of Murukku using different plates on the Murukku maker.
Enjoy your homemade Murukku as a crunchy and delicious snack!