Spicy Murukku

Recipe No: 62

This is an excellent snack item that can be made and stored for at least a month. It is easy to make and I am sure this will be your kid’s favorite. You can control the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of Chilly Powder.

Ingredients

• Oil for deep frying

To make the Murukku

• Rice Flour……………….2 Cups
• Urad Dal flour…………1 Cup
• Red Chilly Powder…..2-3 Tablespoon
• Cumin Seeds…………..1 Teaspoon
• Sesame Seeds…………1 Teaspoon
• Salt………………….…….1 Teaspoon or as per your taste
• Water…………………….1 ¼ -1 ½ Cups or enough to make a soft dough

Special equipment needed

• Idiyappam maker

Method of Preparation

1.  Combine Rice  flour and Urad Dal flour in a pan on medium heat and fry till it is really hot and toasted. Don't forget to stir it continuously. Let it cool.
2. Combine the flours with all the other ingredients  to make the Murukku and knead to make soft dough. Start with 1 ¼ cup water and then use as needed.
3. Fill the Idiyappam maker fitted with the attachment with big holes. Wet your hands slightly to ensure easy handling of the dough.

4. Press the Idiyappam maker to release the dough into the hot oil with a circular motion to make thick strings and let it cook on one side. Take care not to overcrowd the pan.
5. When one side is done, turn it over and let the other side also cook. When cooked, the bubbles will reduce considerably. The frying will take only 3-4 minutes together. Don't leave it in the oil for too long as that will make the Murukku hard
6. Once fried, take it out of the oil and place on a paper napkin to drain the excess oil. Once almost cooled press on the sides to break it into small pieces.
7. Store it in an airtight container when cooled.

 



Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love...