Crispy Spicy Ring Murukku Recipe, 2 ways to make
Ring Murukku is a spicy crispy snack that is savoury and perfect for teatime. In this recipe, we are making it 2 ways: the traditional way and using All Purpose Flour. These Ring Murukku are very simple to make and are double fried so it has a great crunch.
For the traditional way of making Ring Murukku, it uses a mixture of Rice Flour and Chickpea or Ulundu Flour. Ring Murukku is popular for festive occasions like Diwali.
You can keep these Ring Murukku for 3 to 4 weeks in an airtight container. In Sri Lanka, it is a great option if you're running a snacks business.
Try my other crispy spicy snacks like Murukku in 5 minutes and my Crispy Okra Vade recipes.
Ingredients
Traditional Ring Murukku Dough
- 100g of Rice Flour
- 50g of All Purpose Flour
- 50g of Chickpea Flour
Ring Murukku Dough using All Purpose Flour
- 200g of All Purpose Flour
Additional Ingredients
- Cumin Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
- 3 tbsp of Chili Powder
- Turmeric Powder
- Salt
- 1 tbsp of Ghee (or Butter)
- Curry Leaves
Instructions
Traditional Ring Murukku
- Lightly toast 100g of Rice Flour in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the toasted Rice Flour into a bowl.
- Lightly toast 50g of All Purpose Flour in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the toasted All Purpose Flour into the bowl.
- Lightly toast 50g of Chickpea Flour in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the toasted Chickpea Flour into the bowl.
- Mix these ingredients together using a spoon.
All Purpose Flour Ring Murukku
- Lightly toast 200g of All Purpose Flour in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the toasted All Purpose Flour into a bowl.
Final Steps
- Add some Cumin Seeds into the bowl.
- Add some Sesame Seeds.
- Mix these ingredients together using a spoon.
- Heat 1 cup of Water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 tbsp of Chili Powder.
- Add some Turmeric Powder.
- Add Salt to taste.
- Stir and then turn down the heat to low.
- Add the Flour mixture into the saucepan.
- Mix thoroughly.
- While mixing halfway through, add one more cup of Water.
- Mix until you get a thick mixture that sticks together.
- Add this mixture into a bowl.
- Let it cool down until you can comfortably mix it.
- Mix and form the dough.
- Add 1 tbsp of Ghee (or Butter).
- Rub some Coconut Oil on your hands.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Now break the dough into smaller pieces.
- Take each piece and shape it into a long roll by rolling it on top of a preparation board.
- Now wrap just enough of the roll around your finger to form a ring shape Important: Break off any excess dough and be sure to seal together where the two ends meet.
- Make rings for the remaining rolls.
- Deep fry each of the rings half way until it is a golden color.
- Now add each of the rings into a paper towel to soak any excess Oil.
- Deep fry each of the rings again.
- Add the fried Ring Murukku into a bowl.
- Toast some Curry Leaves in a saucepan.
- Add some Chili Powder into the bowl.
- Add some Salt.
- Add the toasted Curry Leaves.
- Mix everything together thoroughly with the Ring Murukku.