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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Achappam Recipe / Achu Murukku Recipe / Rose Cookies Recipe / Sesame Honeycomb Cookie Recipe / Rosettes Cookie Recipe / Kerala Style Achappam Recipe

Step by step method/picture for making Achappam/Achu murukku/ Kerala style Rose Cookies.


Achappam Recipe / Achu Murukku Recipe / Rose Cookies Recipe / Sesame Honeycomb Cookie Recipe / Rosettes Cookie Recipe / Kerala Style Achappam Recipe
Achappam

Ingredients
Rice flour-1 cup
(I used the store bought)
All purpose flour/Maida-1/2 cup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Salt a pinch
Sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp
Egg-1
Cumin seeds/Jeera -1/8tsp
Coconut milk or Whole milk-1 cup
(Coconut milk gives nice flavour)
Oil-to deep fry
Achappam Recipe / Achu Murukku Recipe / Rose Cookies Recipe / Sesame Honeycomb Cookie Recipe / Rosette Cookie Recipe / Kerala Style Achappam Recipe

Method
Beat eggs with sugar,now add both the flours,sesame seeds,cumin & salt,mix it well.
Pour milk and make a semi thick batter.Consistency should look similar to a pancake or dosa batter.Rest the batter for 20 minutes (I was in a hurry so did not rest)
Heat oil in a pan,dip the mould in oil & keep till its hot.Remove from oil & dip 3/4th of the hot mould into the batter,you will hear a light sizzle.Do not dip it fully, lift it up & dip it immediately into the oil,after a 15 to 20 seconds slightly shake the mould to release the achappam (If you find it difficult to release the achappam,use a skewer to push it out from the mould ).
In medium  flame fry both sides till its light brown & crisp.Remove it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.Repeat until the whole batter is used up.
Cool completely & store it in a air tight container.
Note:
a) When buying the mould choose the thick variety which is heavy,the light weight mould doesn't work properly.
b) Make sure the mould is well heated before dipping into the batter each time.
c) Keep the oil in medium heat throughout the process.Always keep the mould immersed in hot oil before dipping into the batter,this is most important.

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Ribbon Pakoda / Ribbon Murukku Recipe / Ola Pakoda Recipe / Ottu Pakoda Recipe / Nada Thenkuzhal Recipe -Diwali Snack

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Ribbon Pakoda
Ingredients for the dough
Rice flour-2 cups
Besan / Gram Flour -1 cup
Hot oil-1tbsp
Sesame seeds-1 & 1/2tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Hing-1/2 tsp
Grated garlic-2 (optional)
Water as needed
Other ingredients
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Add all above ingredients together into a wide bowl.
Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.
Grease the murukku press with oil,choose the ribbon pakoda disc.
Fill the dough into the press.
Press directly into the hot oil,deep fry them till crisp & light brown on all sides in medium heat.
Remove them on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Cool & store it in an air tight container.
Note:
a) You can add pepper powder instead of chilly powder,melted butter instead of hot oil.
b) Do not make a very tight dough,it will be difficult to press.
c) Some add pottukadalai maavu instead of besan.

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Murukku Recipe / Easy Murukku Recipe / Pottukadalai Murukku / Roasted Gram Dal Murukku Recipe / Crispy Murukku Recipe / Diwali snack recipe

Murukku / Easy Murukku Recipe / Pottukadalai Murukku / Roasted Gram Dal Murukku Recipe / Crispy Murukku Recipe / Diwali snack recipe
Murukku
Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
(I used the store bought)
Pottukadalai / Putnala Pappu /Roasted gram dal powder-1/2 cup
Salt-1tsp
Jeera/cumin-1tsp
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Melted butter-1tbsp
Water-around 1 & 1/4 cup
Oil-to deep fry


Method
Take a bowl add  rice flour,pottukadalai,salt,butter,chilly powder ,jeera & hing.
Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.
Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough into the murukku press.
Press them directly into the hot oil,in medium high flame fry till crisp & light golden brown on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.
Cool completely & store it in a air tight container.
Note:
a) Do not add too much butter,otherwise your murukku will crumble while frying.It will consume more oil too.Even hot oil can be replaced for butter.
b) Add water little by little to get the right consistency.
c) Instead of jeera you can also add ajwain.
d) If you like garlic taste,add grated garlic to the dough.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Methi Khakra Recipe / Methi Khakhra Recipe /Whole Wheat Methi Khakra Recipe / Kakra Recipe / Gujarati Savory Crispy Flat Bread

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Methi Khakra
Ingredients
Wheat flour-1 cup
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1/4tsp
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
Kastoori methi/Dry fenugreek leaves-1tsp
Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
Oil-1tsp
Water-required amount
Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.
Add water little by little & knead it to a stiff dough.
Cover & rest it for 10 minutes.Divide the dough into equal sized balls.
Dust the balls with dry flour & roll it out into every thin roti.
Heat a tawa,in low flame place the roti.When bubbles starts to appear on top flip to other side.
Press the roti evenly on all sides with a potato masher or a thick cloth till crisp on both sides.
Remove it on a wire mess,cool & store it in an air tight container.
Enjoy this with little ghee smeared on top & sprinkle some chaat masala.
Best served with tea!
Note:
a) Dough should be stiff yet pliable
b) The whole cooking process is done only in low flame.
c) Press the roti evenly on all sides to get a crispy Khakra.
d) Even fresh chopped methi leaves can be used in this recipe.
e) If you like the taste of ajwain add it.
f) Roll the roti very thin to get the best result.

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Eggless Achu Murukku Recipe / Achappam Recipe / Eggless Rose Cookie Recipe / Eggless Rosette Cookies / Kerala Achappam

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Achu Murukku
Ingredients
Rice flour -1 cup
Maida / All purpose flour-1/4 cup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Coconut milk-1 cup
(I used the tin)
Water- 1/2 cup
Jeera / cumin-1/2 tsp
Salt- a pinch
Oil-to fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.
Beat it with a fork or whisk to get a smooth batter,consistency should be little thicker than a dosa batter.
Heat oil in a pan/kadai,dip the Achu murukku mould into the oil.Wait till it gets well heated.
Now slowly dip it in the batter (dip it only 3/4th of the mould).
Take the mould from the batter and dip into hot oil.Do not touch the bottom of the kadai they may stick.
After a few seconds slightly shake the mould so that the Achu murukku separates from the mould.
Fry both sides on a medium heat till light golden brown.
Remove it on a paper towel,cool completely & store it in an air tight container.
Note:
a) Each time you make the achu murukku,dip the mould into the hot oil once well heated then dip it in batter.
b) Instead of jeera you can use black sesame seeds.
c) Fry the achu murukku in medium flame.
d) If you murukku doesn't come out easily from the mould if shaken,then use a knife to release it from the mould.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Aloo Bhujia Recipe / Aloo Sev Recipe / Potato Sev Recipe / Aloo Bhujia Sev Recipe - Easy Diwali Snacks

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Aloo Bhujia
Ingredients
Boiled & mashed potato - 2 medium
Salt to taste ( less than 1/2 tsp)
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Garam masala - 1/4tsP
Lemon juice - 1tsp
Sugar - a generous pinch
Besan - 1 cup
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Cook the potatoes till soft,mash them well.Make sure there are no lumps.
Take a mixing bowl add all the above ingredients except oil.
Mix well to make a soft dough.No need to add water if needed sprinkle some water.
Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough in the omapodi or idiappam press.
Press directly into the hot oil,do not over crowd.
In medium high flame deep fry till crisp & golden brown on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper.Repeat till all the dough finishes.
Cool completely & slightly crush with your hands to break,sprinkle some chaat masala on top .
Toss well & store them in a air tight container.
Note:
a) Water is not needed to form a dough,if needed sprinkle very little water.
b) Make sure the potatoes are mashed well & has no lumps.
c) Sprinkle chaat masala & dry mint powder on topfor extra flavour.
d) Hot oil or butter is not need while making the dough.
e) If dough is sticky grease your hand to fill into the press.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Thenkuzhal Muruku / Thenkulal Recipe /Thenkuzhlal Recipe / Thenkuzhlal Murukku Recipe - Diwali Recipe

Step by step method/picture to make Thenkuzhal Murukku...
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Thenkuzhal
Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
(I used the store bought)
Urad dal flour-1/4 cup
(I used the store bought)
Salt-1tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Jeera/Cumin seeds-1 & 1/2tsp
Melted butter-2tbsp (6tsp)
Water- as needed
(It took 1 & 1/4 cup for me)
Oil-to deep fry
images for Thenkuzhlal / Thenkuzhal Murukku
Thenkuzhal

Method

Put all above ingredients in a bowl except oil.Add the melted butter & mix it till it forms crumbs.
Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.
Heat oil in a pan,take some dough & fill it into the murukku mould , press directly into the hot oil.
In medium high flame deep fry them till light brown colour and crisp , place it on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil if any.
Cool completely before storing it in a air tight container.

Note:

a) If using whole urad dal then dry roast & powder the flour.Then sieve & use the fine flour while making murukku.
b) Always keep the dough covered with a wet cloth or plate to avoid drying.
c) Some use the ration as rice 4 cups & urad flour-1 cup.
d) This murukku is usually white so do not over fry & loose the colour

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Thengai Paal Murukku Recipe / Coconut Milk Murukku Recipe

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Thengai Paak Murukku
Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Powdered pottukadalai/Roasted gram powder-1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Khus khus/Poppy seeds-2tsp
Coconut milk semi thick-1 cup (165 ml)
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Put all the above ingredients in a wide bowl.
Pour coconut milk & make a soft dough.
Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough into the murukku press.
Directly press the dough  in hot oil,cook it in medium flame till very light brown & crisp on both sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Cool completely & store it in air tight container.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Thattai Recipe / Thattai Murukku Recipe / Chekkalu Recipe / Pappu Chekkalu Recipe / Rice Crackers Recipe - Easy Snack Recipes

Step by step method/picture to make Thattai / Chekkalu...
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Thattai / Chekkalu
Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Channa dal-1/4 cup
(Soak it in water for 1 hour & drain the water out)
Slightly dry roasted urad dal flour-2tbsp (optional )
(I used the store bought)
Melted butter-2 tbsp
Sesame seeds-1tbsp
Hing-1/2tsp
Salt-1tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Curry leaves chopped - few
Water-required amount
Oil-to deep fry
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Thattai / Chekkalu
Method
Take a wide bowl add all the above ingredients except oil.
Add water little by little & mix to form a tight dough.
Grease a plastic sheet with oil,take a small ball of dough & place it on the sheet.
Grease your fingers with oil & press them to a thin disc.I usually prick it with a fork for even frying to avoid puffing while frying. This step is totally optional.
Heat oil in a pan slide each disc carefully into the hot oil.Deep fry them till crisp & brown on both sides in medium high flame.
Remove them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Cool them completely & store it in an air tight container.
Note:
a) Adding urad dal flour is optional,i have made both ways & never found any difference.
b) Instead of butter you can even add hot oil.
c) Crushed garlic & peanuts can also be added for extra taste.
d) Try to flatten the ball as thin as possible.
e) Do not fry in very high flame,try to adjust the temperature while frying.
f) Keep the dough covered to avoid drying.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Beetroot Murukku Recipe

Beetroot Murukku Recipe
Beetroot Murukku
Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Roasted gram powder/Pottukadalai-1/2 cup
Hot oil-1tbsp
Salt to taste
Jeera/cumin-1tsp
Chilly powder-1tsp
Hing-a pinch
Beetroot juice-1/2 cup
(One small beetroot ground with water in a blender & squeeze out the thick juice)
Water required amount to make a soft dough
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour needed water & make a soft dough.
Fill in the murukku press & press directly into the hot oil.
Fry in medium high flame till crisp on both sides.
Remove them on a kitchen tissue for excess oil to get absorbed.
Cool & store it in a air tight container.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Wheat Flour Murukku/Godumai Mavu Murukku

Step by step method/picture to make godumai mavu /wheat flour murukku.

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Ingredients
Wheat flour- 1 & 1/2 cups
(Put the wheat flour in a clean cloth.Tie a knot & place it in a steamer/cooker.Steam this for 15 to 20 minutes in medium flame without whistle.Remove from steamer & cool the flour,break it up so there are no lumps.Sieve this flour & now your wheat flour is ready to use.)
Rice flour-1/2 cup
Besan/Gram flour-1/4 cup
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Salt-1tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Jeera/Cumin-1tsp
Very hot oil-1 & 1/2 tsp
( If you want a bit softer side then add 2tsp of oil)
Water-1 & 1/4 approximately
Oil-to deep fry

Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.fill the murukku mould with any shape disc.I have used the single star disc,fill the dough into the mould.Heat oil in a pan,press the dough directly into the oil or press it on a plate into a circle.Use a flat ladle to pick it up & drop it in hot oil.In medium high flame deep fry them till crisp & slight golden brown on all sides.place it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.Cool & store it in a air tight container.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Kara Boondi Recipe / Spicy Boondi Recipe / Kara Boondhi Recipe / Karaboondhi Recipe /Khara Boondi Recipe

Step by step picture /method to make Kara boondhi / Boondi,a nice Deepawali/Diwali snack..


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Ingredients for the batter
Besan flour-2 cups
Rice flour-2tbsp
Salt-1/2tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Oil-2tsp
Water-1 & 1/4 cups
(water quantity varies according to the quality of besan)
Other ingredients
Oil-to deep fry
Salt & chilly powder to sprinkle on top
Fried curry leaves-few
Fried peanuts-a handful
(fry these in oil & keep it aside)
image of Kara Boondhi Recipe / Spicy Boondhi Recipe / Boondi Recipe
Method
Make a smooth batter with above ingredients,batter consistency should be a bit thinner than the bajji batter.Heat oil in a pan,keep the boondhi ladle little above the pan.Take a ladle of batter,tap or gently press it so that the batter falls evenly into the medium hot oil.fry these boondhis till crisp & golden brown on all sides.Remove it on a kitchen paper so excess oil is absorbed into the paper.Repeat the same till you finish the batter.Transfer into a bowl ,sprinkle the salt,red chilly powder & add the fried curry leaves & peanuts.Toss it well,cool & store it in an air tight container.


Variation - I added 2 pinch of cooking soda to just plain besan flour & rice flour of the same above measurement.Fried the boondhis & added the salt,red chilly powder, fried cashew nuts,curry leaves & ground nuts.See the picture above.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Avocado Garlic Murukku / Avocado Murukku RecipeAvocado

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Avocado Murukku
Ingredients
Rice flour-2cups
Besan/gram flour-1/2 cup
Mashed avocado-1
Grated garlic-2
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Water-required amount
Hot oil-1tbsp
Jeers/cumin seeds-1tsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour required water and make a soft dough,dough should not be too tight.
Fill the dough in the murukku press.
Heat oil in a pan,press the dough directly into the oil.
In medium heat deep fry till golden brown & crisp on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.
Cool & store it in a air tight container.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Kara Sev

Ingredients
Besan-1 & 1/2 cup
Rice flour-1/2 cup
Hing-1/2tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Jeera-2tsp
Crushed pepper-2tsp
Salt to taste
Butter-1tbsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Add water little by little & mix it to a dough(this dough will be a bit sticky).Fill it in a sev press which has bigger holes in it.Press it directly into the hot oil.Deep fry it in medium flame till crisp & light brown on all sides.Cool & store it in an air tight container.
Inspired by Tasty appetite

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Vermicelli(Semiya) Murukku

Ingredients
Vermicelli (Semiya) -1/2 cup
Rice Flour-1 cup
Pottukadalai powder/roasted gram-1/2 cup
Ajwain seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder -1/2 tsp
Hot oil-1tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Method
Soak semiya in one cup water for 2 hour.Mash it well ,add all above ingredients.Knead it to a soft dough.Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough in the murukku press.Press it directly into the hot oil & fry it till crisp & golden brown in medium flame.Cool & store it in a container.
Courtesy:Hari Chandana

Friday, October 14, 2011

Quinoa Murukku / Murukku Recipes

Ingredients
Powdered quinoa-1/2 cup
Rice flour-1 cup
Besan-1/4 cup
Chilly powder-1 & 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Ajwain-1tsp
Hot oil-1 & 1/2 tbsp
Hing-1tsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together, pour water little by little & make a soft dough.Heat oil in a pan fill the mixture in the murukku press. Press it directly into the oil & in medium flame fry it till crisp & light brown on all sides.Cool & store it in air tight container.

For Version 2 Quinoa Murukku recipe  click HERE

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Badam(Almond) Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour-2 & 1/2 cups
Finely powdered badam(almonds with skin)-1/2 cup
Besan-1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Hing-1/2tsp
Ajwain(omam)-1tsp
Melted butter-3tsp
Water-enough to make a soft dough
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough in the murukku press.Press directly into the hot oil.In medium flame fry it till light brown colour on all side & crisp.Cool & store it in an air tight container.


Friday, October 29, 2010

Potato Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Salt to taste
Hing-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Jeera-1 & 1/2 tsp
Boiled potato-1
Butter softened-1/4 cup
Water-required amount to make a soft dough
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Grind potato,salt,little water & butter to a smooth paste.In a bowl add all above ingredients, to this add the potato mixture.Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough in the murukku press & press it in the hot oil.Cook it both sides in medium flame till crisp & light brown in colour.Drain it on kitchen towel,cool & store it in air tight container.
Courtesy:Rakskitchen with a slight change in ingredient & name of the dish.........

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Pudhina (Mint) Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Urad dhal flour-1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Jeera-1tsp
Hing-1/2tsp
Melted butter-4tsp
Grind
Mint leaves-a handful
Green chillies-3
(grind with little water & filter the water)
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients,filtered mint water & extra water to make a soft dough.Heat oil in a pan,put the dough in the murukku press .Directly press it in hot oil & cook it in medium heat till light brown on all sides.Remove it on kitchen paper.Cool & store it in an air tight container.



Thursday, August 5, 2010

Tomato(Thakali) Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour-1 cup
Besan-1/2 cup
Roma tomatoes-2
(blend it in mixi with little water & filter the juice.It came to 1/2 cup)
Salt to taste
Hing-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/4tsp
Jeera-1/8tsp
Melted butter-3tsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.Heat the tomato juice in microwave for 10 seconds.Add butter & juice to the dry mixture & knead it to a soft dough.Put it in the murukku press & press it in hot oil.Fry it in medium flame till light brown on both sides.Drain on a kitchen towel.Cool & store it in air tight container.

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