Mappillai Samba Rice Murukku

Directions

1. 1
   Dry roast urad dal till it turns golden brown and remove from the heat. Grind it in a mixer along with roasted pottukadalai to smooth powder and keep aside.
2. 2
   Combine red rice flour, urad dal flour, salt, hing, and chili powder in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add butter and warm oil to the flour and start kneading using enough warm water. The dough should be smooth and soft and not hard or sticky.
4. 4
   Close and keep aside for 10 mins. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan or kadai on low flame. Take murukku press and fill it with a portion of dough. Press it on a newspaper or plastic sheet in a circular motion to either make thenkuzhal shape or mullu murukku shape. Prepare it till oil gets hot.
5. 5
   To check oil, drop a pinch of dough in oil and it should come up immediately. Change the flame to low-medium and deep fry murukku in batches. 
6. 6
   Fry till it turns golden brown and oil sizzling sound stops.
7. 7
   Remove carefully from oil and drain the excess oil using an absorbent tissue paper. Store in an airtight container and serve.