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Mullu Murukku

Cultural Context

Mullu Murukku is a traditional Indian snack, particularly popular in South India during festivals and celebrations. Its intricate spiral shape and crunchy texture make it a favorite among both kids and adults. The dish is often enjoyed with tea or as a festive offering during Diwali and other occasions. Today, variations of murukku can be found in many Indian households and are often made with different flours and spices, showcasing regional adaptations.

IndianINsnack
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Roasted Gram Flour - 1/4 cup
Gram Flour - 1/2 cup
Rice Flour - 2 cups
Butter - 2 tbsp
Salt
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Water To Mix
Oil For Deep Frying

rice flour

🥗Healthier: brown rice flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Brown rice flour offers more fiber and nutrients.

urad dal flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a good protein source and often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne pepper provides heat with less cost.

1

Slightly fry the Moong Dal in a pan for 2 minutes and make it into a powder/flour in a mixer.

2

Mix the Moong dal flour, Gram flour, Roasted Gram flour, and Rice flour in a mixing bowl.

3

Add salt and butter to the flour mixture.

4

Add water and make the mixture into a chapati-like dough.

5

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

6

Check the oil temperature by adding a small piece of dough; if it raises immediately, the oil is ready for frying.

7

Fill a murukku maker with a handful of dough and close it with a star mould.

8

Squeeze the dough into a big circle followed by swirls into the hot oil.

9

Deep fry the mullu thenkuzhal on low flame until crisp and light golden brown, until bubbles suppress and sizzling sound decreases.

10

Remove from oil and place in an oil strainer with paper towels to absorb excess oil and allow to cool.

11

Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

12

Store in an airtight container and serve.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingshaping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlheavy-bottomed panmurukku makeroil strainerpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

MurukkuChakli

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