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Murukku

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Murukku, a dish from India
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Muṟukku is a savoury, crunchy snack originating from the Indian subcontinent. In India, murukku is especially common in the states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsrice flour, urad dal flour, cumin or sesame seeds, salt, oil
🔥Cooking methodpiped into spirals and deep-fried
👅Flavour & stylesavory, crunchy, mildly spiced
🕒When it’s eatensnack, often during festivals

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Where does Murukku come from?
Murukku is a dish that originated in India.
What is Murukku?
Muṟukku is a savoury, crunchy snack originating from the Indian subcontinent. In India, murukku is especially common in the states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.