Benne Murukku

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Ingredients

1 cup	rice flour
1/4 cup	urad dal flour
2 tablespoons	butter
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed
—	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, and salt.
2. 2 Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. 3 Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead into a smooth, soft dough.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. 5 Fill a murukku press with the dough and press it into spirals on a small plate or directly into the hot oil.
6. 6 Carefully slide the shaped murukku into the hot oil.
7. 7 Fry the murukku until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
8. 8 Remove the fried murukku with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. 9 Repeat the process with the remaining dough.