Sunday, February 28, 2016

Kara Muruku/Spicy Muruku



Muruku is one of the popular Indian snack which made into every Indian households during Diwali or any other special occasions. They are usually serve along with tea on ordinary days and enjoy by kids and adult. There are many variety of muruku available such as kara muruku,potato muruku,finger millet muruku and etc. Today we gonna learn how to make kara muruku aka spicy muruku.

As the name suggested kara muruku are spicy and crispy muruku which is love by people who adore spicy stuffs and i'm one of them. Three different flour are used in the making of kara muruku which gives its signature crispiness. The chilli powder added are just nice on the heat note. Serve along hot tea and enjoy.




Ingredients

3 cups raw rice four
1 cup roasted gram flour
1 cup besan flour
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp asafoetida powder
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
1/4 cup hot vegetable oil
Water for kneading
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Methods

In a large bowl, combine rice flour,besan flour and roasted gram flour.

Add salt,sesame seeds,chilli powder and asafoetida. Mix well.

Add hot vegetable oil and stir with a spatula. Add water and knead into a soft and pliable dough.

Divide the dough into the muruku mould and start pressing the dough onto a parchment paper.

Heat oil on a frying pan over a medium heat. Drop the pressed dough into the oil and deep fry until golden brown approximately 4-5 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the muruku  from the pan and drain excess oil on a kitchen paper.

Store in an airtight container.


Notes


  • I used single star muruku or mullu muruku mould to press my kara muru. You may use thenkuzhal or triple star mould as your liking.



  • To test the right temperature of the oil for deep frying, drop a small amount of the muruku dough into the hot oil and if the dough rises immediately the oil is ready for frying.


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