Crispy Ragi Murukku Recipe For A Millet Forward Snack

By Garima Johar

December 22, 2025

Murukku is a traditional South Indian snack that can be made healthier using millet. So, why don’t you make ragi murukku, pair it with your tea or coffee, and enjoy a gluten-free evening snack?

Ingredients

1 cup ragi flour 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon hing

Step 1

Knead the dough by mixing ragi flour, salt, cumin seeds, hing, and water.

Step 2

Once smooth, let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat some oil. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into thin and long ropes.

Step 4

Press the ropes into a murukku press and deep-fry them till crispy.

Step 5

Drain extra oil, let them cool, and enjoy.