Magizhampoo Murukku | Mullu Murukku
Mullu Murukku is a traditional murukku recipe which uses dal flour & coconut milk for extra flavour and uses star shaped die in press for the texture. Mullu Murukku also called as Magilampoo Thenkuzhal gets its name as it resembles a flower named Magizhampoo. Mullu Murukku is commonly made for Diwali and special occasions.
Servings15 murukku
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/3 cup moong dal
- 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- salt to taste
- oil to deep fry
Instructions
- Dry roast moong dal till slightly golden, cool down and transfer to mixer. Grind it to a fine powder.
- Sieve it well. Now in a mixing bowl take rice flour, moong dal flour, jeera, butter and required salt.
- Extract thick coconut milk and set aside. Now mix the flour mixture well, then add coconut milk.
- After adding coconut milk add little water for a smooth non sticky dough.
- Grease the murukku press and use the murukku press (I used the thenkuzhal mould).
- Now fill the murukku press with dough.
- In a ladle make small concentric circles, flip the ladle in hot oil.
- Cook in low medium flame. Turn and cook till slightly golden.
- Once the shh sound ceases remove them and drain in tissue paper.
- Serve Mullu Murukku with tea.
Notes
- Do not overcook, it should light golden and not browned.
- Regulate flame and cook, do not cook in high flame.
- I used my star press to get this shape.
- I used 1/3 cup of moong dal to get 1/4 cup of moong dal flour, I had little extra which I used it for veggie curry.
- I used store bought Idiyappam Flour.You can use homemade rice flour too.
- You can add 1/4 teaspoon sesame / jeera for extra flavor.
- I used my kutti kadai for frying as I made very small quantity.
- If you are making in larger quantity keep the dough closed to avoid from drying.
Nutrition Facts
Magizhampoo Murukku | Mullu Murukku
Amount Per Serving (30 g)
Calories 92
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 138mg6%
Potassium 26mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 33IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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