Butter Murukku (Butter Rice Chakli) Recipe

Butter Murukku is South Indian Deepavali delicacy. But savoured in all times as a snack due to its excellent flavor and crispy taste. Try it and enjoy!!
Butter Murukku (Butter Rice Chakli) picture

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group, , , ,

Ingredients

 Rice flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Urad dal1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Unsalted butter5 Teaspoon
 Sesame seeds1 Teaspoon
 Cumin seeds1 Teaspoon
 Hing1 Pinch
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 129

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g22.7%

Saturated Fat 4.7 g23.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 13.4 mg4.5%

Sodium 109.9 mg4.6%

Total Carbohydrates 75 g25.1%

Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.7%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 10 g21%

Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 0.16%

Calcium 15.5% Iron 9.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. In a heavy bottomed pan, fry Urad dal till light brown and let it cool.
2. Grind it into a fine powder.
3. To this add the rice flour, Melt the butter and add it to the dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Boil 2cups of water, hing, salt and keep aside.
6. Pour the hot water little by little and stir constantly and mix. Till the dough consistency is reached. (Make sure it has the right consistency to pass through the murukku pressure).
7. With the help of a murukku presser/mould, fry it in a deep pan of heated oil, until they are Light brown or golden brown in colour.
8. Drain them in a paper towel to remove excess oil, let them cool.

Usually for 2cups flour we'll get 10-12 murukku.Store in an air tight container. Enjoy crispy and tasty homemade butter murukku. Everyone at your home will love it.

Comments

Anonymous

Ani Konnur says :

I tried it..tasted lovely, but i couldn't get the shape! it kept breking in pieces..how does one correct this? I plan to make some 2day as i am expecting guests, so, i hope u will reply soon.
Posted on: 26 May 2011 - 5:26am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Hi Ani, The problem is with the dough. Make sure it is kneaded properly and is soft enough to retain the shape. A very hard dough usually breaks while shaping due to less moisture.
Posted on: 26 May 2011 - 11:59pm
Anonymous

sAn1a says :

THNKS sanghi i tried this recipe and it reallyyyyyy turned so yummmmm my hubby luved it. Im from pakistan and was looking for some tasty indian snacks n i found this 1. v luvd it.
Posted on: 12 October 2009 - 7:24pm
Anonymous

sAn1a says :

THNKS sanghi i tried this recipe and it reallyyyyyy turned so yummmmm my hubby luved it. Im from pakistan and was looking for some tasty indian snacks n i found this 1. v luvd it.
Posted on: 12 October 2009 - 7:24pm
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tanya3286 says :

Murruku is really popular in south India... I tried this too and now I usually prepare and store them - to serve with tea! lovely :)
Posted on: 13 October 2009 - 6:16am
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Sanghi says :

Surely try it Rumya.. Let me know how it turned out..
Posted on: 28 November 2008 - 6:01am
Anonymous

rumya says :

Looks so good. I am always looking for new recipe for murukku. I am going to try this also. Thanks.
Posted on: 25 November 2008 - 5:18pm
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KeralaChef says :

This looks really yummy! I am craving to have some Butter Murukku!
Posted on: 27 October 2008 - 12:24am
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Sanghi says :

Thanks for your wonderful comment.
Posted on: 27 October 2008 - 8:28pm
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