Muthusaram | Mullu Murukku

Muthusaram

Mullu Murukku, also known as Muthusaram, is a much-loved South Indian snack that instantly brings back memories of festive times and family gatherings. With its beautiful ridged spirals and irresistible crunch, this murukku is made using a simple mix of rice flour and gram flour, seasoned just right for that perfect balance of flavor and crispness. Whether enjoyed fresh during Diwali or stored for teatime snacks, Mullu Murukku never fails to delight with its golden color, crunchy texture, and traditional homemade charm.

Diwali snacks are very addictive and one feels like trying as many as possible . While it is always a good idea to plan and prepare these savory snacks the good old way by roasting , blending ingredients. Sometimes it is not possible due to lack of time .

Our moms and grandmoms had very little work pressure or nil , as most would be occupied with household chores , cooking for the family was their solé preoccupation. Diwali meant a fortnight of preparations well before the festival . It is hardly inconceivable to imagine present day women being dedicated with work pressure on one hand would find it stressful to cope with extra festival cooking .

This is where simple recipes can be tried with ready ingredients from stores . I have successfully tried many snack varieties with just store bought flours and pretty impressed with the results .

Muthusaram is a traditional snack which uses both chana dal and moong dal . I have tried the authentic way earlier and got expected results, great taste and aroma .

Mullu Muruku, also known as Mullu Thenkuzhal or Mullu Murukku, is a popular South Indian snack that is often prepared during festivals and special occasions. It belongs to the family of murukku, which are crispy, spiral-shaped snacks made from a combination of rice flour and urad dal flour.

The distinctive feature of Mullu Muruku is its texture, which is characterized by small, pointed ridges, giving it a unique appearance. The dough is typically made by combining rice flour, urad dal flour, cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), and sometimes butter or ghee. This mixture is then shaped using a special "achu" (mould) or through piping, forming the murukku's signature spiral pattern.

The prepared dough is deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy and savory snack. Mullu Muruku is known for its delicious taste and crunchy texture, making it a favorite among those who enjoy South Indian snacks.

This time I skipped chana dal but used only moong dal by powdering it in mixie jar . Did not even roast it , yet the Mullu murukku turned out super awesome.

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Ingredients: ( for 1 1/2 cup flour yield will be 10 medium sized murukku , 20 small rounds of murukku )

3/4 cup store bought rice flour

1 tbsp moong dal flour

( grind 1/4 cup moong dal to a fine powder )

Salt

1 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp cumin seeds or sesame seeds

1 tsp asafoetida water

Oil for frying

Murukku press .

Method :

Grind moong dal to a fine powder .

Add rice flour to a bowl

Add 1 tbsp moong dal flour

Add salt , cumin seeds or sesame seeds .

Add salt

Mix dry ingredients well

Add 1 tbsp soft butter

Add 1 tsp asafoetida water

Add water little by little to prepare a soft dough .

Take small balls of dough and fill the murukku press .

Heat oil to a medium high.

Squeeze directly into hot oil or prepare small circles of murukku and drop them one by one into the oil .

Fry till done and bubbles subsides .

Drain into a colander .

Store in a airtight container when cooled .

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