MURUKULU

Description:

Murukulu also known as Janthikulu is a very popular savory snack of the South Indian cuisine.An evening binge choice, the crispy deep fried janthikalu (murukulu) are every one's favorite snack item. Prepared from a dough comprising of Roasted chana dall and rice flour, the murukku is crunchy, spicy and a great accompaniment to evening tea or coffee.

MURUKULU

Ingredients :

• Rice Flour : 3 cups
• Roasted Bengal Gram Powder : 1 cup
• Ajwain Seeds : 1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder : 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil

Method :

1. Combine the both flours with salt, red chilli powder and ajwain seeds and set aside. 

2. Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil with 2 tablespoons of oil. Add this boiling water to the flour and mix with a spatula. Mix very well and cool. 

3. Make a soft dough by adding the cold water little by little. Knead the dough till very soft. The dough should be soft and smooth. 

4. Take a small portion of dough and fill in the murukku / chakli press. 

5. Grease a ladle with little oil. Press the chakli maker on the greased ladle. Slightly rotate the chakli maker round and round until it forms a spiral shaped chakli. 

6. Heat oil for deep frying. Carefully drop the chaklis and deep fry them on a medium flame. 

7. Remove and place them on a tissue paper. Let them cool completely and store in airtight container.