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Mullu Murukku/ Chakali- Rice Murukku and Maida Butter Murukku

 Rice murukku/ Chakali   Happy Diwali to all my friends and readers!  Are you looking for a savory snack for Diwali? Then why not try this irresistible salty, and savory snack. It is known as murukku in South India and Chakali in Northern India and is always for Diwali at home. Murukku is the perfect tea time, and at my house, murukku is everyone's favorite. My mom often makes big batches of murukku, and it can be stored at room temperature for over a month. So whenever, you are craving a snack in the evening, along with tea, try this recipe. It is simple to make. Murukku is a deep-fried crunchy and delicious snack. They are made, with rice flour and urad dal. I am also sharing a second recipe made with maida or all-purpose flour. The word murukku means twisted, and the dough is twisted in spirals or coils using a mold or sometimes by hand. The one made with the hand is called kai murukku and needs the practice to form the perfect shape. The mold makes it easier to shape. It is a f