Who doesn’t enjoy a savoury snack with their coffee or tea, especially during the evenings? To satisfy those evening cravings, try making the delicious South Indian snack, Murukku, at home.
Murukku, also known as murukku, is a fried delicacy made with white gram, rice flour and spices. It is often prepared during festive occasions like Diwali, Sankranthi and Dusshera. Here’s a simple recipe for urad murukku that you can easily prepare for your friends and family.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole white gram
4 cups rice flour
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
Water
Directions:
- Take a bowl and add 1 cup of whole white gram. Rinse it thoroughly with water.
- Transfer the rinsed white gram to a pressure cooker, add 3 cups of water, and cook on high flame for 5 whistles.
- Once the white gram is cooked, grind it into a smooth paste using a mixer. Transfer the paste to a bowl and add rice flour, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add crushed cumin seeds and white sesame seeds to the rice flour batter according to your preference.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add it to the rice flour batter. Mix well and knead the mixture into a fluffy dough. Add water if needed during kneading.
- Use a murukku maker to shape the dough. Grease a plate with oil and squeeze out the murukku in a circular shape through the maker.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the murukkus until each side is well-cooked. Drain excess oil and serve the snack. You can also store it in an airtight container to maintain its crunchiness for several days.
Enjoy this homemade Murukku with your favourite hot beverage and share the joy with your loved ones.
