ARISI MURUKKU

This murukku recipe I learned from my kalama ( mom’s sister). I feel this is the most easy and the tastiest murukku I ever tasted. Do give it a try and give me your feedback in the comments.

Ingredients:

Idly Rice - 4 cups
Fried gram Dal - 3 cups (pottukadalai)
Red Chilly - 10 no
Sesame Seeds - 1/2 cup
Ajwain - 1 tbsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Salt - 4tsp
Hot Oil - 1/4 cup





Preparation:

• Soak the rice along with red chilies for at least 3-4 hrs. Grind it into a smooth batter.

• Powder the fried gram dal into a fine powder and mix it into the batter along with all the other ingredients.

• Heat the oil for frying the murukku and from the heating oil take a quarter cup of oil and pour it in the dough and mix well into a smooth dough.

• Press the dough in a murukku press with any design and fry it in the hot oil.

Tips:

1. Make sure the oil is really hot before pouring it in the batter.
2. If the dough is too dry sprinkle some water and knead well. 
3. Fry one murukku first and allow it to cool completely. Then check for its crispiness. If the murukku is not crispy enough add some more hot oil and mix. Try again.