Murukulu

Muruku or Murukulu: Easy to make snacks; easy to store and easier to munch on!

Ingredients:

Makes approx 12 x 12 x 4 box full:

Urad dal: 1 cup, dry roasted and powdered

Rice flour: 4 cups

Salt: 1.5 tsp

Red Chili powder: 1.5 tsp

Cumin seeds: 2 tbsp (zeera, jillakarra)

Carom seeds: 2 tsp (ajwain, vaamu)

Sesame seeds: 4 tbsp (optional)

Ghee: 1 tbsp

Method:

Add all the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.

Add enough water to make a thick dough.

Fill into muruku maker and press out into hot oil.

Deep fry on a low flame till it turns a beautiful brown color.

Drain and layer on an absorbent (paper) kitchen towel.

Cool and store in an air tight container.

Note: I made them in large circles and broke them up to smaller pieces, much faster this way!