Millet Murukku: South Indian Munchie For Gluten-Free Snacking

By Garima Johar

January 27, 2025

Murukku is a traditional South Indian snack that can be made healthier with millet. If you want to have a crispy gluten-free snack, here’s a quick recipe to make millet murukku and munch without the guilt.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Knead dough by mixing millet 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 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 guilt-free.