I have already posted an easy Deepavali murukku recipe here. I have adapted the recipe to be made in an air fryer. With a little adjustment, the murukkus turn out crispy and crunchy. Its healthy too as they are fried in an air fryer and not deep fried. Apart from the 4 tablespoon of oil that we use in the dough, there is absolutely no other oil or fat used in the recipe.
Here is how to do it:
Wash and soak half cup of urad dal in 1.5 cups of water for 20 minutes. Then pressure cook the dal with the water for 6 whistles. Switch off the flame and let the pressure in the cooker release naturally. Open the cooker and mash the dal with the back of the spoon. It should mash easily. If the dal is not fully cooked, add 1/4 cup more water and cook for 2 more whistles again. The dal should be fully cooked to a fine paste. Mash the dal with a back of a spoon. Set aside.
For every 1 portion of dal used, we will use 5 portion of rice flour. We have used half a cup of urad dal. So measure 2.5 cups of rice flour and place it in a bowl. Add salt, Ajwain seeds (Omam seeds), Sesame seeds (ellu) and 4 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add in the cooked urad dal. Mix everything well and add water little by little to form a smooth ball. The dough should be smooth and there should not be any cracks in the dough. Add little water at a time. I added one cup of water. But each and every time, the water quantity might change depending upon the age of the rice flour. So the 1 cup water is only an approximate amount. You need to be your own judge. We are aiming for a smooth pliable dough without any cracks. Once the dough has reached that level, knead briefly for 30 seconds. Set aside. Note we did not add any kaaram (spice or chilli) to this recipe. This recipe has no kaaram.
Form small logs and fill in the murukku press. I used the three hole mould for this murukku.
Press the murukku dough from murukku press onto the bowl of the air fryer. Fry in 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
Consume the murukkus within 2 days.
Havells Prolife 1230-Watt Air Fryer (Black)
- Measurements Used - 1 Cup = 250 ml
- ½ cup Urad dal
- 2.5 cups rice flour (store bought)
- ¼ teaspoon Ajwain seeds (Omam Seeds)
- ½ teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds ( Ellu )
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 to 3 cups of water
- Wash and soak half cup of urad dal in 1.5 cups of water for 20 minutes. Then pressure cook the dal with the water for 6 whistles. Switch off the flame and let the pressure in the cooker release naturally. Open the cooker and mash the dal with the back of the spoon. Set aside.
- Add rice flour, salt, Ajwain seeds (Omam seeds), Sesame seeds (ellu) and vegetable oil.
- Mix everything well and add water little by little to form a smooth ball. The dough should be smooth and there should not be any cracks in the dough.
- Form small logs and fill in the murukku press.
- Press the murukku dough from murukku press onto the bowl of the air fryer. Fry in 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
- Consume the murukkus within 2 days.
Great recipe. Simple clear-cut instructions. Plus the images look really awesome.