Gluten-Free Murukku

Crispy, golden, and delightfully spiced, Gluten-Free Murukku is the perfect snack to satisfy your cravings for a crunchy treat with a twist. This South Indian classic has been reimagined using rice flour and chickpea flour, making it completely gluten-free while maintaining its signature texture and flavor. Infused with the earthy warmth of cumin seeds, the nuttiness of sesame seeds, and the aromatic kick of asafoetida, this murukku bursts with traditional flavors. Made with a simple dough that's pressed into spiral shapes and deep-fried to perfection, this savory snack is surprisingly easy to prepare. Whether you're gluten-sensitive or simply love exploring new variations of classic recipes, these snacks are perfect for festive occasions or everyday munching. Serve them fresh or store them in an airtight container for a crispy, homemade delight that lasts up to two weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice flour
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 2 tablespoons Butter or vegan butter
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt.

Step 2

Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until the butter is well incorporated, resulting in a crumbly mixture.

Step 3

Pour in water gradually, stirring with a spoon or your hands, to form a smooth but stiff dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. The oil needs to be hot enough for frying.

Step 5

Meanwhile, fill a murukku maker or a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle with the dough.

Step 6

Carefully press out coiled circular shapes onto a small greased plate or directly into the hot oil in the frying pan. If using a plate, slide the murukku gently into the hot oil.

Step 7

Fry the murukku in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for 4-5 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, remove the murukku from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Gluten-Free Murukku can be enjoyed fresh or stored for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1673.7 grams (1673.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10014

Total Fat 986.60g	1265%
Saturated Fat 152.40g	762%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 2460mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 328.40g	119%
Dietary Fiber 21.20g	76%
Total Sugars 13.60g
Protein 55.30g	111%

Vitamin D 8IU	41%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1350mg	29%

*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: 85.3%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 12.6%