Thenkuzhal (Rice Flour Snack)

Thenkuzhal is a mild, buttery murukku variety made during Diwali or for special occasions. Unlike spicy murukku, this is simple, clean-flavored, and gets its lightness from finely powdered urad dal — making Ubari Urad Dal the perfect fit.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Serving

~30 pieces

Ubari Urad dal

Unpolished Whole Dal, Authentic Taste, Farm Fresh Quality.

Light, crunchy, and utterly addictive — the kind of snack that vanishes as soon as it’s fried.

Ingredients

Rice flour – 2 cups

Ubari Urad Dal – 1/4 cup (dry roasted & powdered)

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Hing – a pinch

Butter – 1 tbsp (room temp)

Salt – to taste

Water – as needed

Groundnut oil – for deep frying

Instructions

Dry roast urad dal until golden and fragrant. Cool and powder fine.

Mix rice flour, urad dal powder, salt, cumin, and hing.

Add butter and rub in. Slowly add water and knead a soft, smooth dough.

Load into a murukku press with the thenkuzhal plate (3-hole).

Press into hot oil and fry on medium flame till golden and crisp.

Cool and store in an airtight tin.