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    Home » Snacks » Homemade Indian Snacks » Urad flour Murukku

    How to make Murukku recipe with Urad dal flour | Video

    Published: Nov 9, 2020 by Pavani · 8 Comments

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    Murukku recipe using Urad dal flour and rice flour. These are easy to make and are delightfully crunchy & addictive. Perfect as tea time snack or as festival treats.

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    My family loves snacks, especially ones that are crispy and crunchy. Like these namkeen, pappu chekkalu (thattai) or these dried fruit crackers.

    Growing up, my mom made sure that we always had containers of homemade snacks. I don't remember ever buying chips or other store bought snacks. She has a big repository of traditional recipes and I hope to learn a few more from her.

    These urad dal flour murukku came about few years back. I had some udad flour in the pantry that needed to be used up and my mom gave me this janthikalu idea. I have been making these very often ever since.

    Typically murukku are made with a combination of rice flour and chickpea flour (besan). So, this is a great alternative to the regular recipe. Make these for Diwali or any festival or just as a tea time snack.

    Brass bowl with a stack of janthikalu

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    Why I love this recipe

    • easy to make
    • needs just a handful of ingredients
    • crispy, crunchy and oh so addictive
    • much healthier than store bought snacks
    • can be made ahead of time

    Ingredients

    2 main ingredients needed for this recipe are Urad dal flour and rice flour. Both of these are easily available in Indian grocery stores. I have included on how to make urad flour at home in Tips section.

    Melted butter or hot oil gives the murukku the best crunchy, crisp texture. You also need oil for deep frying.

    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card

    Below ingredients add flavor to the dish:

    • red chili powder
    • sesame seeds
    • ground cumin
    • salt

    You also need a murukku mold to make this recipe. This is a contraption that is very similar to a cookie press. You can probably use a cookie press instead - I have not done it though.

    Instructions

    Make the murukku dough - In a medium size mixing bowl, combine urad flour, rice flour, sesame seeds, red chili powder, ground cumin and salt. Whisk well.

    Add the melted ghee and just enough water to make a pliable dough. It should not be too dry or too wet.

    Photos showing the making of the murukku dough

    Heat enough oil in a heavy bottom pan for deep frying on medium~medium-high heat. Lightly spray and get the murukku mold ready.

    When the oil is hot enough, take some dough and place in the mold. Press it directly into the hot oil while swirling around to create a round shape. Check out the video for details.

    Fry for 2~3 minutes until the murukku is golden brown on one side. Gently flip and fry for another 2~3 minutes on the second side.

    Side by side photos showing the deep frying of janthikalu

    Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the remaining dough. Completely cool the murukku and store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

    Bowl with swirly murukku placed on red towel

    Expert Tips

    • To make urad dal flour at home, dry roast urad dal (minapappu) on medium heat until aromatic and is lightly golden. This will take about 8~10 minutes. Cool completely. Grind in a spice grinder or a high power blender or food processor until very fine. This can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • To test the oil, drop a small piece of the dough and if it sizzles and rises up to the surface, then you are good to go.
    • Here are few tips to make sure that your murukku are perfectly crisp:
      • make sure that the dough is not too dry or not too wet.
      • oil should be on medium heat through out.
    • Store these urad dal murukku in an airtight container for up to 10 days. But make sure that the lid fits tightly, otherwise they might turn a little chewy.

    More recipes to make with Urad dal

    Here are a few more recipes to try using urad dal and its flour:

    • Sunnundalu
    • Instant Vada using udad flour
    • Idli using idli rava
    • Dhuska with Ghugni
    • Paneer filled dosa

    Few more festive perfect recipes to try

    • Saakannam
    • Dalia murukku
    • Lime cookies
    • Nutella Baklava
    • Curry flavored Nuts
    • Malai Sandesh
    • Chimmiri Undalu

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    Murukku made with urad dal flour

    Murukku with Urad flour

    This urad flour murukku recipe is easy to make, perfectly crunchy and very addictive. They make perfect tea time snack and are great as festival goodies.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Total Time: 55 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: south indian
    Servings: 12 Servings

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Urad flour
    • 2 cups Rice flour
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Red Chili powder (adjust as per taste)
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 2 tablespoons Melted Ghee or Butter or Hot oil
    • To taste Salt

    Instructions

    • In a medium size mixing bowl, combine urad flour, rice flour, sesame seeds, red chili powder, ground cumin and salt. Whisk well.
    • Add the melted ghee and just enough water to make a pliable dough. It should not be too dry or too wet.
    • Heat enough oil in a heavy bottom pan for deep frying on medium~medium-high heat. Lightly spray and get the murukku mold ready.
    • When the oil is hot enough, take some dough and place in the mold. Press it directly into the hot oil while swirling around to create a round shape. Check out the video for details.
    • Fry for 2~3 minutes until the murukku is golden brown on one side. Gently flip and fry for another 2~3 minutes on the second side.
    • Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the remaining dough. Completely cool the murukku and store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

    Video

    Notes

    • To make urad dal flour at home, dry roast urad dal (minapappu) on medium heat until aromatic and is lightly golden. This will take about 8~10 minutes. Cool completely. Grind in a spice grinder or a high power blender or food processor until very fine. This can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • To test the oil, drop a small piece of the dough and if it sizzles and rises up to the surface, then you are good to go.
    • Here are few tips to make sure that your murukku are perfectly crisp:
      • make sure that the dough is not too dry or not too wet.
      • oil should be on medium heat through out.
    • Store these urad dal murukku in an airtight container for up to 10 days. But make sure that the lid fits tightly, otherwise they might turn a little chewy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal
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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh

      February 12, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Mom's janthikalus are always the best na, crispy murukkus looks prefect to munch rite now.

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar

      February 13, 2017 at 1:35 am

      Your Diwali snacks platter looks gorgeous Pavani. Even my mom used to make this murukku and we used to love it so much.

      Reply
    3. searchofscrumptious

      February 13, 2017 at 11:02 am

      crispy goodness!

      Reply
    4. srividhya

      February 15, 2017 at 11:59 am

      My ultimate favorite snack. Love to much them any time.

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur

      March 01, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Love all your Diwali goodies there.

      Reply
    6. Harini

      March 04, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      Addictive for sure. My kids love the crunchy munchies any time though my older one shies away from the extra calories 🙂

      Reply
    7. Srivalli

      March 09, 2017 at 5:29 am

      Ah bring them on Pavani, I love the entire plate!..though I am not a big fan of sweets, that entire plate tempts me much!

      Reply
    8. Priya

      April 18, 2017 at 11:06 am

      wow pavani, love that whole plate! we are die-hard fans of murukku! looks totally delicious!

      Reply

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