Thenkuzhal Murukku

Ingredients

Rice flour-1cup

Urad dhal-3/4cup(Whole white )

Butter-1tsp

Cumin seeds or sesame seeds-1tsp

Perungayum-a pinch

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

Method

1.Soak raw rice for 2to 3 hrs,wash it and dry it in the sun.Then powder it finely

2.Roast the dal slightly in a dry tawa until an aroma arises or till slight golden brown.Grind it into fine powder and sieve it

3.Take a bowl add rice flour,urad dhal flour,cumin seeds,perungayam,salt and butter.Mix it well

4.Add some water slowly and mix all together to the dough consistency

5.The dough should not be too sticky or too hard

6.Take the 3 round holes or star holed plate in the murukku press and fill it with the dough

7.Heat oil in the kadai. (To check if the oil is hot, just drop a small piece of murukku dough in the oil, if it raises to the surface immediately, it is an indication that the oil is hot).

8.Turn the heat to medium and fry the murukku both sides till golden brown.

9.Drain it from oil to paper towels

10.Crispy murukku ready to eat..Store in an airtight container(When it cools completely)


Notes

1.If your murukku breaks while making, try sprinkling more water and knead and try again.

2.If u like spicy,add chilli powder