Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe - South Indian Snack

Step 1: To begin making the Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe, first heat the oil in a wok/kadhai

Step 2: In a mixing bowl add the flours, cumin seeds, hing, salt and mix everything well

Step 3: Add little water and mix with the flours

Step 4: Add more water and mix till you get a firm dough

Step 5: Put a portion of the dough in the Thenkuzhal press

Step 6: Keep the rest of the dough covered

Step 7: Apply a little pressure on the handles and swirl the press to make a rough circle

Step 8: Gently slide the Thenkuzhal in hot oil and fry on low to medium flame till it becomes crisp and light brown in colour

Step 9: Once done take it out with a slotted spoon and drain on an absorbent paper

Step 10: Repeat for the rest of the dough

Step 11: For the last 1-2 tablespoons of the batter, which cannot be pressed make small balls and deep fry them in a deep fry pan

Step 12: Cool and store in an airtight container

Step 13: Serve Thenkuzhal Murukku as a tea time snack with with Masala Chai or South Indian Filter Coffee Recipe With Filter Coffee Powder