Murukku (
Tamil: முறுக்கு) is a South Indian snack of savory crunchy twists made from rice and
urad dal flour.
[1] Murukku means twisted in the
Tamil language.
[2] The town of
Manapparai in
Tamil Nadu is particularly known for its murukku.
[3] Murukku is made in many varieties as a traditional treat for festivals such as
Diwali and
Krishna Janmashtami.
[4] Murukku are often served on special occasions in Tamil Brahmin families, but at my home we make murukku round the year.
