Murukku | The Savory Crunchy Tea Time Snack | Easy Indian Snack

Murukku is a savory, crunchy snack originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular in southern India, and Sri Lanka. The snack's name derives from the Tamil word for "twisted", which refers to its shape. In India, Murukku is especially popular in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh. It is also popular in countries with a substantial presence of Indian and Sri Lankan diaspora, including Singapore, Fiji, and Malaysia.
Murukku is typically made from rice flour and urad dal flour. It is sometimes called "chakli" in Karnataka; chakli is a similar dish, typically made with an additional ingredient, Bengal gram (chickpea) flour.