MURUKKU

1 tsp. salt                             1 c. urad dhal flour
1 c. water                              2 tsp. butter
3 c. rice flour                         1 tsp. sesame oil

oil for frying

Utensils: Murukku shooter with murukku plate

Mix salt in a cup of water until it dissolves. Mix salt water, flour, sesame seeds and butter to make dough as for pooris or bread. Heat oil. Fit medium sized hole plate to murukku shooter. Fill shooter with dough and press to make string-like circular forms (about 3 inches in diameter) into the oil. 3 or 4 can be made at a time. Turn them over for both sides to be fried evenly. Remove from oil when they turn into light brown color. Looks like round noodles. Keep them in airtight containers so they will be crispy.

Note: Murukku shooters can be obtained from India or from the Indian stores. It comes with many adjustable plates. Use the plate with medium sized holes for murukku.