Sugar-Free Murukku

Delight in the crispy, golden charm of Sugar-Free Murukku, a healthier twist on the traditional South Indian snack. This recipe uses a blend of rice flour and urad dal flour, infused with aromatic spices like cumin and carom seeds, to create a flavorful treat without any added sugar. The butter adds a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while asafoetida contributes a subtle depth of flavor. Each spiraled murukku is expertly shaped using a murukku press and fried to perfection, resulting in a snack that's crunchy, savory, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for festive occasions, tea-time indulgence, or guilt-free munching, these sugar-free murukkus are simple to make and stay fresh for up to two weeks—if they last that long! Try this easy, homemade recipe, and bring a taste of tradition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rice flour
• 50 grams Urad dal flour
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 250 milliliters Water
• 500 milliliters Oil for deep frying

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and urad dal flour. Mix them thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

Step 2

Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, salt, asafoetida, and butter to the flour mixture. Mix well using your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, kneading gently until you form a soft, pliable dough. The dough should not be sticky; if it is, add a small amount of rice flour and knead again.

Step 4

Place the dough into a murukku press or a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. To test the oil, drop a small piece of dough into it; if it rises to the surface gradually, the oil is ready.

Step 6

Carefully pipe out spiral shapes directly into the hot oil. Fry only a few murukkus at a time to avoid overcrowding, which can lower the oil's temperature.

Step 7

Fry the murukkus on medium heat until they turn a golden brown color, ensuring they cook evenly on both sides. Stir occasionally for uniform cooking.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, remove the murukkus from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain the excess oil.

Step 9

Allow the murukkus to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. They can be kept fresh for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5732.4

Total Fat 527.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 3720.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 175.0mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 712.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.7%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 16.0%