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    Home » Vegetarian Starters and Snacks » Butter Murukku, Besan Murukku

    Butter Murukku, Besan Murukku

    Published: May 11, 2014 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 10 Comments

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    I had so many snacks to make for the evening snacks. Guess I was very enthusiastic and didn't realize that it's next to impossible with relatives visiting and with kids being at home. I didn't have a moment for myself this past week and nonstop cooking ensured I actually won't have time to make these snacks that I had planned.

    However, trust Amma to make something for her grandchild. She said she was planning to make these Murukkus as the kids are at home and would want something to munch during the evening. I came back early to help her out with these. Though as expected, she had done most of it by the time I came back. Just to make sure I did something by myself, I prepared the last batch. Did I tell you how much I love munching on these?

    While making I was telling her how much I miss making these. During Deepavali, Amma makes almost three kilos of her signature Butter Murukku. These are our traditional savories that she makes during the festivals.

    Jantikalu or Murukus
    Thenkuzhal Muruku
    Thenkuzhal Muruku 2

    Butter Murukku

    Ingredients Needed

    Rice Flour - 5 cups
    Urad Dal - 1 cup
    Chana Dal, Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
    Salt 3/4 tsp
    Butter - 1/4 cup
    Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
    Hing 1/4 tsp
    Whites Sesame seeds - 1 tsp

    Oil for deep frying

    Roast the rice flour, urad dal,

    Mix

    How to make the Butter Murukku

    Have Homemade Rice flour ready.

    Dry roast the dals separately and allow them to cool. Then grind to a smooth powder.

    In a wide bowl, mix in the rice flour, dal flour, along with salt, cumin seeds, hing, white sesame seeds and mix well. Slowly sprinkle water and knead to a smooth and soft dough.

    Heat a Kadai with oil. Once hot, press down the murukkus with the press.

    Cook on both sides, drain on a kitchen towel.

    Store in an airtight container.

    Notes:

    If you are using store-bought rice flour, roast the flour over a hot pan, and then proceed with the dough mixing.

    It's better to always crush the spices in your hands before adding to the flour. This way it would not burst out during deep frying.

    How to make Besan Murukkus





    Besan Rice flour Murukku

    Besan / Gram flour - 1 cup
    Rice flour - 1 cup
    Salt - 1/4 tsp
    Red Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
    Butter - 1 tbsp
    Hing a pinch
    Ajwain - 1/4 tsp

    How to make the Besan Chakli

    In a bowl, mix in the besan, rice flour, red chile powder, butter, thing, and ajwain. Slowly add water and mix into a soft dough. This will be more soft and watery to handle.

    Press into murukkus in hot oil, drain, and store.


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    Butter Murukku, Besan Murukku

    Cuisine South Indian
    Author Srivalli
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    1. vaishali sabnani says

      May 11, 2014 at 8:58 am

      This is one of the best snacks one can have..spice it up with onions n tomatoes...or just sandwich it between two slices of bread!..I simply love it:)

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      May 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      I can munch a big box of this crispy crunch murukkus, my fav anytime.

      Reply
    3. Archana Potdar says

      May 11, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      I love this one Valli. Its something I love but dont try out as its deep fried. Wish I could just do eat what you have made here.

      Reply
    4. nandoos Kitchen says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:35 am

      nice crispy murukku.. love this. My MIL also make it whenever we visit her.

      Reply
    5. Pavani N says

      May 13, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Both the murukkus are looking perfect. Great evening snack.

      Reply
    6. Sreevalli E says

      May 13, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Crisp & crunchy muruku. It's been ages I made them..

      Reply
    7. Varadas Kitchen says

      May 15, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      Crunchy snacks like these are always welcome. They turned out great.

      Reply
    8. Suma Gandlur says

      May 16, 2014 at 12:58 am

      These fried snacks that can stay longer are definitely a hit in all Indian homes. Murukkus look crunchy and yummy.

      Reply
    9. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      May 16, 2014 at 4:44 am

      These murukkus are something kids(and me) cannot resist. I will make some and stock up during the summer break!

      Reply
    10. Harini-Jaya R says

      May 18, 2014 at 12:13 am

      These murukkus never fail to be addictive. Love them anytime.

      Reply

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