This one has been on the drafts for the longest time. A quick snack that's just perfect with evening Coffee & is also a popular Deepavali snack.
What I love about this is that its super easy to make & something that beginners can try their hands on
You Will Need:
- 1 cup Besan
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Ajwain/Carom Seeds
- A pinch of Hing/Asafoetida
- A big pinch of Turmeric powder/Haldi
- Salt as needed
- 2 tsp Hot Oil
- Water 2-3 tablespoons or as needed
- Any neutral flavoured oil for deep frying
How To:
In a wide bowl, add all the ingredients one by one, except Hot oil & water. Give it a good mix.
Add water little at a time & knead well to form a soft & smooth dough. Make sure the dough is not sticky. If the dough gets sticky, add some more Gram Flour & knead
Meanwhile, In a deep heavy bottomed pan meant for deep frying, heat oil. Once the oil is hot, spoon about 2 teaspoons of hot oil & add it to the dough & knead well again.
Once the Murukku Press is filled with the mixture, press it directly over the hot oil, in a circular manner. Do not over crowd the pan. Fry them over medium flame. Flip them at regular intervals for even frying, When the bubbles & the frying sound die down, the Sev would have turned golden in colour.
Remove with a slotted spoon & drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Allow them to cool completely & break them gently & store in an air tight jar. They stay crisp & fresh upto a week
