Soy flour thenkuzhal and ribbon pakoda recipe

Ingredients

• Soy flour - 1 cup
• Gram flour (besan) - 1 cup
• Rice flour - 4 to 5 tablespoons(optional)
• Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - 1 teaspoon
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Butter (melted) - 4 tablespoons
• Red Chilli Powder - 2 teaspoons (optional for thenkuzhal)
• Salt to taste
• Oil to deep fry

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, add water, just enough to make a batter. The batter should be in semi-solid consistency.
• Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan and press the batter into murukkus, deep fry until browned.
• Use a thenkuzhal press or a ribbon pakoda press.
• Drain on a paper towel, break into pieces if you like and serve hot!
• You can also bake the murukku if you dont want it oily, preheat at 220 degrees and bake for around 15 to 20 minutes.

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