A crunchy, irresistible savory snack perfect for Diwali. This Butter Murukku recipe involves a blend of urad dal, rice flour, spices, and butter, shaped and fried to crispy perfection.
1: In a pan, dry roast urad dal. Blend it to a fine powder.
2: Add the urad dal powder to a bowl with rice flour.
3: Add ajwain, cumin seeds, salt, and butter, and mix it with your hands till it forms a coarse texture that binds together.
4: Add water and mix it well till it forms a dough-like consistency.
5: Grease the murukku maker with oil, add the dough into it, and press it on parchment paper in spiral or stick shapes.
6: Heat oil in a kadai, gently drop the murukku into the oil, and fry until crispy. Take it off the kadai, drain the oil, and serve.