Thenkuzhal
Thenkuzhal is a variety of murukku, which is a deep-fried crispy South Indian savoury snack made during festivals.
Servings 25 nos
Ingredients
- 2 cups Idiappam flour
- ¼ cup urad dal flour /mash flour
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt (or as needed)
- ⅛ tsp hing/ asafoetida powder
- 1½ cups water(or as needed)
- oil as needed for deep-frying
Instructions
- Measure out the flours into a container. Melt and add the butter, salt, sesame seeds, and hing.
- Mix together to incorporate the butter into the flour, till it resembles bread crumbs.
- Add water little by little and make a smooth dough. Cover with a wet cloth and keep aside.
- Grease the murukku press and heat up oil in a pan. Fill the mold with the dough and squeeze into the oil.
- Remove when the bubbles die down and the 'zzzz' oil sound stops. Remove from the oil and drain onto a paper towel.
- Cooldown completely and store in air-tight tins or containers. Enjoy munching!
