Mullu Murukku Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In the small grinding jar, add 2 chopped green chillies, 1 inch chopped ginger and ¼ cup chilled thick fresh cream. Blend it to smooth paste.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups rice flour,1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp asafoetida and combine. To this add the cream paste. Mix in the paste to combine with the flour mixture. Adding 2 tbsp of water at a time, knead it to form a soft and moist dough. Do not use more than ¼ cup of water.

step 3

• STEP 1.Cover the dough and let it and rest for 5 minutes before shaping the murukkus.

step 4

• STEP 1.Grease a sheet of aluminium foil with a little oil and cut it into 2 inch squares.

step 5

• STEP 1.In the murukku press insert the star shape and grease the inside of the press with a little oil.

step 6

• STEP 1.Fill the press with the murukku dough. Pipe out the murukku in concentric circles onto the aluminium foil squares.

step 7

• STEP 1.In a deep pan or kadai heat oil for deep frying. When the oil is hot, slide the murukkus into the oil.

step 8

• STEP 1.After sliding the murukkus into the hot oil, do not touch them. Allow them to fry for a few minutes before flipping them over. Deep fry on medium heat so that they do not burn.

• STEP 1.After a few minutes the murukkus will be golden brown. Using a slotted spoon remove them from the pan and place them on kitchen paper towels to drain the oil. Repeat this process with the rest of the murukkus.