RIBBON MURUKKU

Janmashtami holds a special significance in all the Indian households. The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great fervor- people fast for the entire day and perform puja rituals late in the evening. I always look forward to this particular festival with great enthusiasm,as I get to relish an array of sweets and savories prepared during the festival. I prepared ribbon murukku,besides other savories and sweet dishes. This murukku gained its name due to semblance to ribbon. It also goes by other names : Ribbon pakoda,ola pakoda and nada murukku. Murukku making is an art- you need to follow every nuance right to get the perfect taste and texture. Please do check out my post on tips for preparing perfect murukkus.

 

 

 INGREDIENTS :

RICE FLOUR- 2 CUPS

GRAM FLOUR- 1 CUP

CHILLI POWDER- 3/4 TSP

ASAFOETIDA- 3/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

WHITE SESAME SEEDS- 1 1/2 TSP 

TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TSP

WATER FOR MIXING

OIL- 1 TSP

PROCEDURE :

1. In a wide bowl take rice flour,gram flour and all the above cited ingredients .

2. Add hot 1Tbsp of hot oil to flour and add water carefully and knead to smooth dough.

 

3. Apply oil on the sides of murukku maker and load the dough inside.

 

4. Heat oil in a pan. Always maintain medium heat while frying snacks. Drop a small portion of dough in the hot oil. If it pops up,then the oil is at right temperature for frying. 

5. Now press the muruku maker to drop the ribbon -shaped dough in the oil and fry. Always maintain the same temperature,else you wont get the crispy texture.

6. Fry the murukkus on both the sides till it turns golden brown in colour.

7.Dish out the fried murukkus and allow it cool a bit prior to stocking it in containers.