Slow Cooker Manapparai Murukku with Roasted Groundnut Candy

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

Crunchy Manapparai murukku paired with sweet and nutty Kovilpatti-style groundnut candy, prepared using a slow cooker to deepen flavors authentically. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 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 320 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
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida powder
• 1 tsp salt
• about 1 cup water
• enough oil for deep frying
• 1 cup raw peanuts
• 3/4 cup jaggery
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rice flour, 1/2 cup urad dal flour, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp asafoetida powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add 3 tbsp melted butter and mix well until crumbly.
2. Step 2: Gradually add about 1 cup water to the flour mixture, kneading into a soft but firm dough suitable for piping, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F for frying. Using a murukku press fitted with a star nozzle, pipe small spirals of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, for the groundnut candy, dry roast 1 cup raw peanuts in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant, then cool and roughly crush.
5. Step 5: In a heavy pan, melt 3/4 cup jaggery over low heat, stirring until it forms a thick syrup (soft ball stage, about 240°F on a candy thermometer).
6. Step 6: Remove jaggery syrup from heat and quickly stir in the crushed peanuts and 1/4 tsp cardamom powder. Pour onto a greased tray and allow to cool completely before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
7. Step 7: Serve the crispy murukku alongside the fragrant peanut candy for an authentic Tamil Nadu snack experience.