Oct 24, 2008

Murukku

It was the first time i tried making murukku. Though I did not get the perfect shape, I was quite satisfied with the results for the first time. I also made athirasams. I remember amma making these goodies especially during festivals and distributing it to our neighbours. Miss being at home especially during these festive seasons..

Ingredients

Rice flour - 2 cups

Urad dhall powder - 1/2 cup

Butter - 1/2 cup

Sesame seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt and hing to taste

Directions

Mix the rice flour, urad dhall powder, hing, salt, sesame and cumin seeds along with the butter. Mix using fingers to obtain a bread crumb consistency.

Add water little by little and knead to form a soft dough.

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. With the help of a 'murukku achu' make small circles and deep fry them in medium-low heat in batches for about a minute. Be careful they do not burn.

Store in a air tight container.

Recipe for athirasam: here

The murukku and athirasam recipe goes off to

JFI: Festival Treats hosted by Srivalli

Sunday Snacks: Fry it hosted by SnackoRama

Yummy Festival Feasts hosted by Pallavi

Festive Food: Diwali hosted by Priti

Happy Diwali to all my dear friends!!

at

37 comments:

  1. UshaOctober 24, 2008 at 1:48:00 PM PDT

    Thenkozhal looks yummy and so does the athirasam....

    ReplyDelete
  2. anudivyaOctober 24, 2008 at 2:11:00 PM PDT

    Athirasam.... man I am drooling!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ChamOctober 24, 2008 at 2:15:00 PM PDT

    Adada Diwali is heating up :) Good one Div, the tenkuzzal looks really superb !

    ReplyDelete
  4. STOctober 24, 2008 at 2:16:00 PM PDT

    Murukku and athrisam are my favorite ones...Looks yummy and delicious...I also miss being at home mostly during festive seasons...

    ReplyDelete
  5. Mahimaa's kitchenOctober 24, 2008 at 2:19:00 PM PDT

    Adhirasam, Murukku ellam panni kalakara.. I am coming to your house on Diwali.. reserve panni vei.. heehehe.. just kidding. Adhirasam looks out of the world and so does Thenguzhal.

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousOctober 24, 2008 at 5:33:00 PM PDT

    Looks yummy.

    ReplyDelete
  7. VaishaliOctober 24, 2008 at 6:39:00 PM PDT

    Yum, Divya, I'd eat that murukku anytime, perfectly shaped or not. And the adhirasam looks amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  8. RadhikaOctober 24, 2008 at 9:34:00 PM PDT

    That adhirasam looks absolutely yummy and so does the murukku. Happy diwali.

    ReplyDelete
  9. UmaOctober 24, 2008 at 10:26:00 PM PDT

    wow, festivity is here! love those yummy murukkus and athirasam! Happy Diwali.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Priya SureshOctober 24, 2008 at 10:40:00 PM PDT

    Advance diwali wishes divya..Thenkuzhal looks cute n yummy...

    pls collect hardblogger award from my blog .. u deserve it...

    http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/10/hard-working-food-blogger-award.html

    ReplyDelete
  11. karunaOctober 25, 2008 at 12:45:00 AM PDT

    the murukkus, look nice and crunchy.

    ReplyDelete
  12. lubnakarim06October 25, 2008 at 2:21:00 AM PDT

    Iam drooling over dear. Looks yummy.

    ReplyDelete
  13. YasmeenOctober 25, 2008 at 6:36:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful festive food,happy diwali:)
    I have an award waiting for you at my blog,please collect:)

    ReplyDelete
  14. LaavanyaOctober 25, 2008 at 6:59:00 AM PDT

    Your murukkus are so yummy and I'm even more in awe of your adirasams - they are perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Deepthi ShankarOctober 25, 2008 at 11:43:00 AM PDT

    wow ... lovely platter .. Wishing u N ur family A very Happy Deepavali

    ReplyDelete
  16. Kitchen ChroniclesOctober 25, 2008 at 4:32:00 PM PDT

    Athirasam looks yummy. Dear Divya, you have a cute little surprise waiting in my blog. http://delightsofcooking.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownOctober 25, 2008 at 5:04:00 PM PDT

    wow..lovely "bakshanams " for diwali..
    Happy diwali..

    ReplyDelete
  18. MeeraOctober 25, 2008 at 8:54:00 PM PDT

    Lovely feast for Diwali!!

    Happy Diwali.

    ReplyDelete
  19. jayasreeOctober 25, 2008 at 11:03:00 PM PDT

    diwali bhakshanam ellam supero super. Happy Diwali

    ReplyDelete
  20. VibaasOctober 25, 2008 at 11:13:00 PM PDT

    Diwali batchanam look awesome :) We call this thenkuzhal. Looks yum! I need to try athirasam sometime. My dad's favorite

    ReplyDelete
  21. kamalaOctober 26, 2008 at 5:03:00 AM PDT

    So sweet of you Divya..making all these..everything comes out perfect.Happy Diwali Divya..

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousOctober 26, 2008 at 5:33:00 AM PDT

    Wish you and your family a very "HAPPY DIWALI" divya.Lot of snacks for diwali.Great dear

    ReplyDelete
  23. Prema SundarOctober 26, 2008 at 6:14:00 AM PDT

    wow murukku looks perfect ... I love the white colour of the murukkus. my MIL makes similar type of murukkus. Adhirasam has come out well too. looking at the hole in the center made me remember my mom's adhirasam.
    I didn't know abt festival events going on .. I think I can send one too for the events. thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  24. RecipeswapOctober 26, 2008 at 8:27:00 AM PDT

    These look great......I still hvnt started making sweets for Diwali.

    ReplyDelete
  25. SujathaOctober 26, 2008 at 9:07:00 AM PDT

    Athirasam and murukku! That makes diwali special! Looks great Divya..

    Happy Diwali to you and your family, Divya!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. MallikaOctober 26, 2008 at 12:14:00 PM PDT

    Happy Diwali Divya. The Murukku looks great for a first attempt. I've never tried them because of the deep frying involved!

    ReplyDelete
  27. IvyOctober 26, 2008 at 12:16:00 PM PDT

    Both look great.

    ReplyDelete
  28. indosungodOctober 27, 2008 at 6:45:00 AM PDT

    Happy Deepavali! Divya. Those murukku look really good, perfect snack for celebrating any festival.

    ReplyDelete
  29. TBCOctober 27, 2008 at 7:17:00 AM PDT

    Love the look of that adhirasam, Divya.

    Happy Diwali! :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. STOctober 27, 2008 at 8:05:00 AM PDT

    WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS DIWALI DIVYA.....

    ReplyDelete
  31. Ramya VijaykumarOctober 27, 2008 at 10:30:00 AM PDT

    Wonderful Athirasam, they are awesome and Happy Diwali to you too. I have something waiting for you check out
    http://memoryarchieved.blogspot.com/2008/10/rasmalai.html

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousOctober 27, 2008 at 11:10:00 AM PDT

    Thanks Divya for the comment and wishes. Wish u and ur family a very happy Deepavali too!
    Hey those tenkozhal and athirasams look yummy and tempting!!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Indian KhanaOctober 28, 2008 at 12:36:00 AM PDT

    Hi Divya Wish you and family Happy Diwali....May new year bring new joy for all of you. Muruku looks so gud and athirasam...I just wish I can also have one...Thanks for the wonderful entries.

    ReplyDelete
  34. VaniOctober 28, 2008 at 5:05:00 PM PDT

    Both murukku & athirasam look good, Divya. Happy Deepavali!

    ReplyDelete
  35. VivekOctober 29, 2008 at 5:37:00 AM PDT

    Dear Divya
    Nice murukku & athirasam. Your mom sent us Boli for Diwali. Delicious.
    You seems to have put on weight, after your cookery binge. Take care.
    Veeka Chitappa

    ReplyDelete
  36. VaniOctober 30, 2008 at 2:17:00 PM PDT

    The murukku & athirasam look great, Divya! Happy (belated) Diwali!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Kyrun QuiamcoNovember 4, 2010 at 6:39:00 PM PDT

    hi...wow! all looks yummy!!
    btw...HAPPY DEPAVALI TO ALL..^_^

    ReplyDelete

Hi..
Thanks for dropping by my blog and rendering your valuable comments..Hope you had a nice time reading my recipes..Thanks for your encouragement..