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Sri Lankan Murukku
Crunchy, savory, deep-fried rice and urad dal spirals spiced with cumin and sesame seeds. A classic festive snack.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- sri lankan
Ingredients
Scaled for 8 servings
- roasted rice flour
- roasted urad dal flour
- butter
- cumin seeds
- sesame seeds
- asafoetida (hing)
- salt
- oil for frying
Equipment
- Murukku press (mold)
- Deep frying pan
Instructions
- 1
Make Dough
Mix rice flour, urad dal flour, cumin, sesame seeds, salt, and asafoetida. Rub in the butter. Add water gradually to form a smooth, soft dough.
- 2
Load Press
Place a portion of dough into a murukku press fitted with a star-shaped plate.
- 3
Shape
Press the dough out in concentric circles onto a greased spatula or directly into hot oil.
- 4
Fry
Fry on medium heat until golden and crispy (the oil will stop bubbling when done).
- 5
Drain
Drain on paper towels and let cool completely before storing.
Cooking Tips
- The dough should not be too dry or it will break when pressing. If it's too wet, the murukku will absorb too much oil.
- Keep the heat at medium. High heat will brown the outside while leaving the inside raw.
Variations
- Spicy Murukku: Add red chili powder to the dough.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- Murukku is an essential snack for the Tamil New Year (Puthandu) and Deepavali.
Nutrition Estimate
180 calories · 3g protein · 22g carbs · 9g fat · 1g fiber per serving
