Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku
- 20 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Rasam murukku, butter murukku coated in jaggery syrup with a ground pepper, cumin, chilli and garlic powder. Mild, serves 4, 20 minutes, with video.
Good for: Diwali, Karthigai Deepam, Party
Ingredients
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Garlic2 cloves
Jaggery1 cup
Water2 tbsp
Salta pinch
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ghee1 tsp
Butter Murukku180 grams
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 498kcal | 1992kcal |
| Protein | 4.9g | 20g |
| Carbohydrate | 86g | 344g |
| Fat | 16g | 65g |
| Fibre | 2.9g | 12g |
| Sugar | 52g | 208g |
Cookd masalas for butter murukku
Method
In a small mixer jar, add the Black Peppercorns, Cumin Seeds, Dry Red Chilli, Garlic and Cloves and make a coarse powder.
In a pan, add the jaggery and 2 tbsp of water. Once it it boiling, wait for 2 mins, until there are thick bubbles. Add the masala powder, salt, some chopped curry leaves and ghee. Mix well.
Add the murukku and mix well to coat. Transfer to a tray and separate the pieces. Allow it to cool and harden. Store in an airtight jar for 2-3 days.
Before you start
- How long does Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku?
- 180 grams Butter Murukku, 1 cup Jaggery, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Sweet & Crunchy Rasam Murukku?
- About 498 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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