Murukka ( crispy spicy savory crackers )

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice flour
• 1/4 cup Split roasted gram /Dalia /Hurigadale, ground into powder
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 1/2 tablespoon red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4 th cup hot oil
• 1/2 tablespoon salt or as per taste
• enough water to form a soft stiff dough
• enough oil to deep fry

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Preparation

• Combine rice flour, ground roasted gram, asafoetida and salt, mix well. Add hot oil and combine well.
• Now add the chilli powder and sesame seeds, mix well. Add enough water to form a soft dough.
• Heat oil a deep pan on medium high. Grease your hands and take some of the dough and fill it into the chakli mold or icing bag (with a small nozzle).
• Pipe out spirals directly into the hot oil. Fry them in batches.
• Deep fry the chaklis till golden. Drain on paper towels, cool and store in an air-tight container.
• Enjoy with a cup of hot coffee.