Learn how to make Manapparai Murukku recipe with step by step pictures. Made with store bought rice flour, this arisi murukku recipe is easy and perfect as a tea-time snack!
First grind 1 teaspoon urad dal into a fine powder.
In a large mixing bowl add 1 cup rice flour, and sieve urad dal flour – discard any coarse particles.
Next add 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon ajwain/omam, 1 tablespoon hot melted butter and salt as needed. Mix well.
Mix everything together and water as needed.
Knead it well using your hand until it is smooth.
Meanwhile heat groundnut oil for deep frying. Use a single holed plate for the murukku press. I had a plate with three holes and used it.
Fill the dough in the Murukku press.
Gently press the Murukku on the backside of a small plate or ladle. I used parchment paper. Make two or three Murukku at a time, making sure it is not too thick or with many layers.
When the oil is hot, set the flame on medium and gently drop the pressed murukku 2-3 at a time.
Fry them on medium flame until there are no more bubbles in the oil.
Drain the murukku onto a tissue paper and repeat the same with rest of the dough.
Store the prepared murukku in an air tight container once they are cooled down. Serve with coffee/tea or as snack any time of the day.
Notes
Using store bought rice flour/idiyappam flour works too.
It is optional to use groundnut oil but it enhances the taste.
You can use white sesame seeds instead of black sesame seeds.