Murukku Recipe - Crispy Tamil Rice Flour Spirals

Traditional Tamil murukku recipe - crunchy spiral-shaped snacks made with rice flour and urad dal. Perfect for Diwali and festivals.

• 2 cups rice flour
• 1/2 cup urad dal flour
• 2 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Oil for deep frying

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix rice flour, urad dal flour, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, chili powder, and salt.

2. 2

   Add softened butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Gradually add water and knead to form a smooth, pliable dough. Don't make it too soft.

4. 4

   The dough should be firm enough to press through the murukku maker but not too stiff.

5. 5

   Heat oil for deep frying in a wide kadai.

6. 6

   Fill the murukku maker (or chakli maker) with dough using the spiral disc.

7. 7

   Press the murukku directly into hot oil in circular spirals.

8. 8

   Fry 2-3 murukku at a time on medium heat until golden and crispy.

9. 9

   Flip once during frying to ensure even cooking.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels and let cool completely before storing.

Per serving. Values are approximate.