## Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe – South Indian Snack (Tamil Nadu Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe – South Indian Snack** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 55 minutes
**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe – South Indian Snack:
* 1 cup Rice flour
* 1/4 cup Urad Dal Flour
* 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 3/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil – (hot) ghee or melted butter
* Salt – to taste
* 1/2 cup Water – (or as required to make a firm dough)
* Sunflower Oil – for deep frying
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe – South Indian Snack:
1. first heat the oil in a wok/kadhai.
2. In a mixing bowl add the flours, cumin seeds, hing, salt and mix everything well.
3. Add little water and mix with the flours.
4. Add more water and mix till you get a firm dough.
5. Put a portion of the dough in the Thenkuzhal press.
6. Keep the rest of the dough covered.
7. Apply a little pressure on the handles and swirl the press to make a rough circle.
8. Gently slide the Thenkuzhal in hot oil and fry on low to medium flame till it becomes crisp and light brown in colour.
9. Once done take it out with a slotted spoon and drain on an absorbent paper.
10. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
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.
12. Cool and store in an airtight container.
13. Serve Thenkuzhal Murukku as a tea time snack with with Masala Chai or South Indian Filter Coffee Recipe With Filter Coffee Powder.
### Tips for the Best Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe – South Indian Snack:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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