Manoharam Murukku Recipe (South Indian Diwali Special Paruppu Thengai)
Description:
Manoharam Murukku, also known as Paruppu Thengai, is a beloved South Indian sweet typically prepared during Diwali and weddings. A perfect treat for festive occasions, this traditional snack is simple to make and store. With the goodness of rice flour, urad dal flour, and jaggery, this easy recipe brings the flavors of Tamil Nadu to your home. Enjoy a warm batch of Manoharam Murukku with a cup of Kumbakonam Filter Coffee!
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Murukku:
- 3 cups Rice flour
- 1/2 cup Urad dal flour
- 3 tablespoons Salted butter
- 3/4 cup ice-cold water (add more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Oil (for greasing)
For the Jaggery Syrup:
- 1 cup Jaggery
- 1/4 cup Fresh coconut, diced into small bits
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dry ginger powder
- 2 cups Water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Murukku Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, and salt.
- Add in the salted butter and ice-cold water. Knead well until you achieve a soft, smooth, and malleable dough.
- Transfer the dough into a murukku press.
2. Fry the Murukku:
- Heat oil in a medium-sized frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Using the murukku press, squeeze out the dough into small spirals or shapes, directly into the hot oil.
- Fry the murukkus until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove them from the oil and drain the excess oil by placing them on a paper towel. Allow them to cool.
3. Prepare the Jaggery Syrup:
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine jaggery and water. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally until the jaggery dissolves completely.
- Strain the syrup through a fine strainer to remove any impurities.
- Return the syrup to the pan, add the coconut bits, and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- To test if the syrup is ready, take a spoonful of the syrup and drop it into a bowl of water. If it forms a round blob, itβs done.
- Stir in the dry ginger powder and mix everything well.
4. Combine Murukku and Syrup:
- Gradually pour the hot jaggery syrup over the fried murukkus, stirring gently to coat them evenly.
5. Serve:
- Serve the Manoharam Murukku hot, or let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
- Enjoy this delightful snack with a cup of Kumbakonam Filter Coffee.
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Approx. 2 cups of Murukku
Enjoy this sweet and crispy snack, perfect for festive occasions!
