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Murukku (Chakli)
Murukku
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Murukku, also known as Chakli, is a savory, crunchy snack popular across South India. Made from rice flour and lentil flour, it's seasoned with spices like cumin, asafoetida, and chili powder. The dough is pressed through a special mold into spirals or other shapes and deep-fried until golden brown. It's a perfect tea-time snack.
Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min
Servings
20
Ingredients
- Rice Flour
- Urad Dal Flour
- Besan (Gram Flour)
- Asafoetida (Hing)
- Cumin Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
- Chili Powder
- Salt
- Hot Oil
- Water
- Oil for Deep Frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, besan, asafoetida, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, chili powder, and salt.
- 2
Add hot oil to the flour mixture and mix well. This makes the murukku crispier.
- 3
Gradually add water and knead to form a soft, pliable dough.
- 4
Fill the murukku press with the dough.
- 5
Press the dough into spiral shapes onto parchment paper or directly into hot oil.
- 6
Carefully slide the murukku into hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
- 7
Drain on paper towels.
History
Murukku has been a traditional South Indian snack for generations. Its origins are deeply rooted in the culinary practices of the region.
Why It’s Loved
The satisfying crunch and the blend of spices make murukku a highly addictive snack. It's also easily portable and can be stored for a long time.