High Protein Ring Murukku

Satisfy your snack cravings with a healthy twist by making High Protein Ring Murukku, a delightful spin on the traditional South Indian fritter. Packed with protein from chickpea flour, urad dal flour, and whey protein isolate, this crispy, deep-fried treat is both indulgent and nutritious. Flavored with earthy cumin, nutty sesame seeds, spicy red chili powder, and a hint of asafoetida, each golden ring is bursting with aromatic flavor. Perfectly crispy on the outside and light on the inside, these ring-shaped murukkus are easy to make using a murukku press and are great for snacking or festive occasions. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe combines tradition with modern nutritional needs, making it a must-try for those looking for a protein-rich snack. Serve them fresh or store them in an airtight container for a quick, guilt-free munch anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 0.5 cup Urad dal flour
• 0.25 cup Whey protein isolate
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 cups Oil (for deep frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, urad dal flour, and whey protein isolate.

Step 2

Add cumin seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, salt, and red chili powder to the flour mixture and mix well to ensure even distribution of spices.

Step 3

Melt the butter and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture resembles a coarse crumb.

Step 4

Gradually add water a little at a time, mixing to form a smooth, non-sticky dough. The dough should be soft enough to pass through a murukku press but not too sticky.

Step 5

Fill a murukku press with the dough, fitted with the single star or three-star plate. Grease your palms with a little oil to prevent the dough from sticking when shaping.

Step 6

On a flat surface or a clean countertop, press the dough through the murukku press and form into circular rings about 2-3 inches in diameter. Pinch the ends to seal.

Step 7

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough; it should rise to the surface almost immediately but not brown too quickly.

Step 8

Carefully slide 3-4 rings into the hot oil without crowding the pan. Fry on medium flame, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the fried murukku with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Let the murukku cool completely before storing in an airtight container. They can be stored for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1075.6 grams (1075.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5786

Total Fat 501.80g	643%
Saturated Fat 75.10g	376%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 2606mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 249.80g	91%
Dietary Fiber 32.30g	115%
Total Sugars 14.80g
Protein 86.80g	174%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 430mg	33%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 2180mg	46%

*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: 77.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 17.0%