Mullu Murukku (Muthusaram)

A popular South Indian snack made during festivals and special occasions.

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Mullu Murukku (Muthusaram / Mullu Thenkuzhal is a very popular South Indian savoury snack made during Diwali or Krishna Jayanthi. A very easy to make homemade murukku, this is often served as an evening coffee / tea time snack.

Popular with the Brahmin households in the state and outside, it is a cousin to the popular Kai Murukku and Thenkuzhal that is made during the same festive occasion.

Mullu Murukku

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Mullu Murukku Recipe

A popular South Indian snack made during festivals and special occasions.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil, Tamil Nadu

Keyword: evening snack, tea time snack

Ingredients for Mullu Murukku

• 2 cup Rice flour
• 1/4 cup Moong Dal
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Asafoetida Powder
• as required Oil

How to make Mullu Murukku

• Dry roast the dal and grind together to a fine powder.
• Mix 1 cup of the dal powder with the rice flour.
• Add butter, sesame seeds, red chilli powder and asafoetida powder.
• Add enough water and knead well to a smooth dough.
• Make balls of this dough and add them to a murukku maker with spiky (mullu) plate.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame.
• Carefully press the murukku maker over the hot oil, one or two at a time.
• Fry the prepared murukkus till light golden brown.
• Remove and drain excess oil.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Serve.

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