Thenkuzhal Murukku

Raw rice-1cup
Black gram dal(uzhunnu parippu)-1/4cup
Butter-2tbsp
Cumin seed-1tsp
Black sesame seeds-1tsp
Asafoetida powder(kayapodi)-1/4tsp
Warm water-1/2-3/4cup
Salt
Oil

• Soak rice in water for 3-4 hours.Drain and spread on a cotton cloth to absorb the excess moisture.
• When its dry, grind them in a mixer into a fine powder.
• Heat the powder in a pan for 5 minutes and keep stirring it while its heating.Cool the fried rice flour.
• Fry the black gram until light brown.Grind it into a fine powder.
• Make a firm dough with rice flour,black gram flour,butter,cumin seeds,black sesame seeds,asafoetida powder,salt and warm water.Cover and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 4-5equal parts.Fill the murukku press with this dough ( use 3 hole round plate)

 

• Prepare murukkus in a circular motion on the back side of slightly greased ladles.

• Heat oil in a kadai.Drop the murukku carefully into the hot oil.Deep fry over medium-flame till crisp and golden in color.
•  Drain and place in the kitchen tissue.Store in an airtight container when cooled..

 

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