About
Muruku is a popular snack in India and other parts of South Asia. It is a savory, crunchy snack made from rice flour, urad dal flour, and spices. It is usually shaped into a spiral or coil and deep-fried in oil. Muruku is often served as an accompaniment to tea or coffee or used to make street food such as murukku chaat.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
8.3
Fats
38.0
Carbs
20.8
Fibre
4.0
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Recipe
Ingredients
rice flour
2 cups
urad dal flour
1/2 cup
sesame seeds
1/4 cup
melted ghee
1/4 cup
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, mix together the rice flour, urad dal flour, sesame seeds, melted ghee, cumin seeds, asafoetida, red chilli powder and salt.
Step 2:
Knead the mixture into a soft dough using enough water.
Step 3:
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin disc.
Step 4:
Cut the discs into diamond shapes using a knife.
Step 5:
Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry the murukus until golden brown.
Step 6:
Drain the murukus on a paper towel and let them cool.
Step 7:
Serve the murukus with chutney or sambar. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 48930 users have chowed down on Muruku a whopping 123744 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Muruku like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Muruku, our users are head over heels in october, but the interest cools down in april.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Muruku is the food of choice for 28-30 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 48930 users have chowed down on Muruku a whopping 123744 times.
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