Rice murukku is a crispy, savory snack from South India made from rice flour, urad dal flour, and spices. The name "murukku" comes from a Tamil word meaning "twisted" because the dough is shaped into a spiral.
Ingredients
- Rice flour
- Urad dal flour
- Water
- Salt
- Red chili powder
- Asafoetida
- Sesame seeds or cumin seeds
Preparation
Mix the flours, water, salt, chili powder, asafoetida, and seeds
Knead the mixture into a dough
Shape the dough into a spiral or coil
Deep-fry the shaped dough
Notes
- Murukku is sometimes called "chakli", another savory snack, but chakli usually contains chickpea flour.
- Murukku is high in carbohydrates and calories, so it's best to eat it in small portions.