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Madhyapradesh · Snack

Murukku

Traditional 11. Murukku recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 100g rice flour
• 60g gram flour (besan)
• 30ml oil
• 5ml cumin seeds
• 5ml mustard seeds
• 1 green chili, minced
• 10g ginger, finely grated
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 2.5ml turmeric powder
• 5ml red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 100ml water (approximately)
• Oil for deep frying

👩‍🍳 How to make Murukku

1. Mix rice flour, gram flour, and salt in bowl
2. Heat 30ml oil to 50°C (warm), add to flours; mix until breadcrumb texture
3. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, minced green chili, ginger, asafoetida
4. Add turmeric and chili powder; mix well
5. Gradually add warm water while kneading into firm, pliable dough
6. Knead 2 minutes, cover, rest 30 minutes
7. Fill murukku maker (rope press) with dough portion
8. Press onto parchment paper in spiral pattern (diameter 3 inches)
9. Heat oil to 180°C (medium-high heat)
10. Slide murukku from parchment into oil using spatula
11. Fry 1–2 minutes on first side without stirring until golden
12. Flip and fry reverse side 1–1.5 minutes until golden and crispy
13. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels
14. Cool completely before storing
15. Keep 2 weeks in airtight container
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