Rice Murukku

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 15

Crispy and flavorful Rice Murukku recipe for your evening snack time

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

10g

Rice Murukku is a popular South Indian snack that's enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with rice and urad dal, this snack is crispy and flavorful. It's a great tea-time snack and is often served at parties and gatherings. This snack is also vegetarian and easy to make.

Instructions

1.	Soak the boiled rice overnight and grind it into a smooth paste without adding water.
2.	Grind the Urad Dal into a fine powder and mix it with the rice paste.
3.	Add salt to taste and mix well.
4.	Melt the butter and add it to the rice and dal mixture.
5.	Mix well and knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes.
6.	Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
7.	Using a murukku press, make murukku shapes onto the pan and fry them until crispy and golden brown.

PROS

Rice Murukku is a tasty and crispy snack that’s perfect for an evening tea-time snack or as a party appetizer.

This snack can be made in advance and stored for up to a week.

CONS

Since these are deep fried snacks, they are high in calories and may not be suitable for those on a diet.

Also, consuming too much of this snack may result in gastrointestinal discomfort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

As Rice Murukku is made with rice and dal, it is a good source of protein and carbohydrates.
Rice helps in digestion and relieves constipation while dal is a good source of fiber and minerals.

	2 cups boiled rice
	4 cups water
	3/4 cup Urad Dal
	salt
	3/4 cup butter
	oil ( to deep fry )