Pan-Fried Manapparai Murukku with Spiced Groundnut Candy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A traditional Tamil Nadu snack featuring crunchy, spiral-shaped rice flour murukku paired with sweet, spiced groundnut candy for an authentic taste experience. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, turns rice flour, urad dal flour, butter into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice flour
• 1/2 cup urad dal flour
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tsp salt
• about 3/4 cup water
• for deep frying peanut oil
• 1 cup raw peanuts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rice flour, 1/2 cup urad dal flour, 3 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp asafoetida, and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add about 3/4 cup water to form a soft, pliable dough that holds shape but is not sticky.
2. Step 2: Heat peanut oil in a deep pan over medium heat to 350°F for frying. Fill a murukku press with the dough and pipe spirals directly into the hot oil. Fry murukkus in batches for 3-4 minutes each until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: For the groundnut candy, roast 1 cup raw peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, add 1 cup granulated sugar and cook over medium heat until it melts and turns a golden amber color, about 5 minutes, stirring gently.
5. Step 5: Quickly stir in the roasted peanuts and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, mixing thoroughly to coat the peanuts in the caramelized sugar.
6. Step 6: Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread evenly. Let cool completely and break into bite-sized pieces.
7. Step 7: Serve the hot, crispy murukku alongside the sweet, spiced groundnut candy for a delightful authentic Tamil Nadu snack pairing.