Recipe: Rice Murukku
Description: 🍚 Rice Murukku is a delightful South Indian snack, requiring a bit of skillful handwork to perfect. Once mastered, it becomes a delightful addition to your tea time spread. Traditionally crafted during festivals and weddings, it carries the essence of celebration and joy in every crispy bite.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Rice |
| 4 cups | Water |
| 3/4 cup | Urad Dal |
| – | Salt |
| 3/4 cup | Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 78.3
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 9.2mg
- Sodium Content: 31.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.9g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.1g
- Protein Content: 1.6g
Preparation Time: 3 hours
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 40 Murukkus
Instructions:
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Soak the Rice: Begin by soaking the rice in water for a duration of 2 hours. This step ensures the rice is adequately softened for grinding later on.
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Prepare the Urad Dal: In a dry pan, fry the Urad Dal until it turns a rich brown color. This process enhances its flavor. Once done, allow it to cool before grinding it into a fine powder.
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Grind the Ingredients: Grind the soaked rice into a smooth paste, making sure to use minimal water. The paste should have a thick consistency, ensuring the Murukkus hold their shape during frying.
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Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground rice paste with 3 1/2 teaspoons of Urad Dal powder, salt, and butter. Knead the mixture thoroughly by hand until it forms a cohesive dough.
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Prepare the Dough: Place the mixed rice dough onto a clean muslin cloth, covering it tightly to prevent drying out. This step helps maintain the dough’s moisture, making it easier to work with.
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Shape the Murukkus: Take a portion of the dough, approximately the size of a lemon, and roll it into a circle by twisting the rice paste within the cloth. With practice, you can create 2-3 concentric circles in a single Murukku, adding to its visual appeal.
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Deep Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan until it reaches an optimal frying temperature. Carefully lower 5 Murukkus into the hot oil at a time, ensuring they have enough space to cook evenly. Fry until they turn a beautiful golden hue, indicating they are perfectly crisp.
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Serve or Store: Once fried, transfer the Murukkus onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Once cooled, store them in airtight containers to maintain their freshness for up to a month.
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Enjoy: Serve these crispy Rice Murukkus as a delightful snack during tea time or alongside your favorite beverages. Their crunchy texture and aromatic flavor are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
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Tips: For larger Murukkus, aim to create up to 7 concentric circles, resulting in Murukkus approximately 20cm in diameter. Practice patience and precision in shaping to achieve the perfect balance of texture and taste.
Indulge in the rich heritage of South Indian cuisine with these delectable Rice Murukkus, bringing joy and flavor to every occasion.
