Almond Murukku Recipe | Almond Murukku Recipe

Almond Murukku is a crispy salty snack made by adding almond paste to regular Murukku flour. This recipe has a mild nutty flavor and rich flavor due to the addition of almonds. It is a little different from the usual murukku as it has a crunchy texture on the outside as well as a mild flavor of almonds.

This recipe is made only during festivals or while making home made snacks. It is easy to make and does not take much time once the dough is prepared. Almonds add nice flavor and also make the murukku a little special. You can keep this recipe simple and still get a nice crispy snack.

About Almond Murukku

Almond Murukku is a variation of regular Murukku in which almond paste is added while making the dough. Murukku is generally made from rice flour and a few basic ingredients. In this recipe, soaked almonds are ground and mixed with flour, which gives a different taste and texture.

The texture of this Murukku becomes crispy from outside and slightly soft from inside. Rice flour provides the base and helps the murukku to retain its shape while frying. Almonds add a mild nutty flavor and also give a slight spiciness to the breakfast. Sesame seeds give a slight crunch and add extra flavour.

There are a few variations you can try with this recipe. If you want a little spicy taste, you can also add a little chili powder. Some people also add cumin instead of sesame seeds. You can increase or decrease the quantity of almonds depending on your taste. It has a richer taste than plain murukku.

I usually make almond murukku while making snacks at home during festivals. It is easy to make and loved by everyone at home because of its mild nutty flavour.

Almond Murukku Ingredients

• rice flour – I have used rice flour to make murukku dough for frying and it maintains the shape well. You can use homemade or store bought rice flour.
• Almond – I used almond paste to add nutty flavor and slight thickness to the murukku. You can adjust the quantity as per taste.
• sesame seeds – I added sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
• Oil – I have added some hot oil to the flour for further deep frying. This helps in making the murukku crisp and also makes the dough easier to press.
• butter – I used it for better texture in the dough. This helps in making the murukku light and crispy. You can replace with hot oil if necessary.

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How to make Almond Murukku step by step

1. Put rice flour in a mixing bowl, add salt, sesame seeds. Add butter.

2. Soak almonds in hot water. Remove the peel, put it in a mixer jar with some water and grind it to make a smooth paste.

3.Put almond paste in a mixing bowl

4. Add hot oil. Mix well with your fingers to mix evenly.

5. Add water little by little and knead a smooth, sticky dough.

6. Fill the murukku press with dough. Make murukku shape by pressing on a ladle. Heat the oil, turn the ladle and tap to drop the murukku into the oil. Similarly, make 2-3 Murukku at a time.

7. Fry until the ‘ssush’ sound stops or until it turns golden brown. Take out in tissue paper. – Prepare the dough by kneading it in the same way. Cool the murukku completely and store in an airtight container.

Store and serve!

Expert Tips

• almond paste – I usually soak the almonds in hot water and peel them before grinding. It gives smooth paste and better texture.
• consistency of dough – I keep the dough soft and not too hard. If the dough becomes hard then the murukku may break when pressed.
• pressing murukku – Before filling the dough, I grease the mold a little. With this, the Murukku comes into shape easily.
• heat oil – I fry the murukku in medium hot oil so that it cooks evenly. Too hot oil can brown the outside rapidly.
• finished – I fry in oil until the noise subsides and it turns golden. This shows that the murukku is cooked and crisp.

serving and storage

Serve Almond Murukku with tea or coffee as a crunchy snack. When prepared as a homemade snack, it also tastes good as a part of a festive breakfast platter. After it cools completely, keep the murukku in an airtight container. It remains crisp for many days.

general questions and answers

1. Can I use almond powder in place of the paste?

Yes, you can use almond powder but the paste gives better texture and taste.

2. Why is my murukku breaking?

If the dough becomes a little dry or hard, simply add a small amount of water or coconut milk and mix again.

3. Can I make it spicy?

Yes, you can add a little chili powder or black pepper. It will give a mild spicy taste.

4. Can I skip sesame seeds?

Yes, you can omit it or add cumin seeds instead. It still tastes good.

5. Can I store Almond Murukku?

You can store it in an airtight container for a few days.

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