Easy Murukku/Easy and Quick Maida Murukku & Diwali Wishes!

Ingredients

Maida/All purpose flour-1/2kg

Ajwain seeds/Omam-2teaspoon

White sesame seeds-2tablespoons

Hing/Asafoetida-1/4teaspoon

Salt

Water-120 to 150ml

Hot Oil-2tablespoons

Oil-to deep fry

Method

Sieve the maida/all purpose flour and steam it in a steamer/idli cooker for 5 to 10 minutes or a nice aroma emanates.

The steamed flour would be a tight mass. Let it cool completely, then rub it with your fingers.

Add the omam, sesame seeds, hing and salt. 

Add water little by little and knead it into a soft dough. Add 2 tablespoons of hot oil to the dough and knead it. Keep it covered.

Heat enough oil to deep fry the murukku.

Put the dough into the murukku press/chakli press and press them into circular spirals.

Drop the murukku's carefully into hot oil, fry until both the sides turn golden in color.
Take them out and keep it on the paper towel.

 Quick and crunchy murukku is ready. Store the murukku's in airtight containers and enjoy!

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Wish you all a very happy Diwali!

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