Manaparai Muruku

Description: Manaparai Muruku is a popular savory snack originating from the town of Manaparai in Tamil Nadu. It is made using rice flour, urad dal flour, and other spices, and is shaped into a spiral pattern before being deep-fried. The snack has a long history, with some sources indicating that it has been consumed for more than a century.

Ingredients: rice flour, urad dal flour, roasted gram flour, sesame seeds, asafoetida, chili powder, salt, butter, vegetable oil

Shelf life: 2-3 weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature