Rajma murukku recipe, Red kidney bean murukku, crispy murukku recipe using cooked rajma(red kidney beans) and rice flour as the main ingredients, recipe with video and step by-step pictures. Generally, we make murukku using urad dal, besan flour and south Indians make many varieties of murukku too. Recently I came across Channa murukku recipe in a cookbook. I tried the same 2 weeks back using replacing rajma with channa. It turned out very well and I shared with my friends and they loved it too. As Diwali 2018 is nearing, I thought I will post the recipe here. I am sure you will like this crispy, easy-to-make Rajma murukku| red kidney bean murukku. Check out our collection of Diwali recipes.
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Rajma murukku recipe
- Recipe Cusine: Indian
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook time: 25 Minutes
- Serves: 9 murukku
- Author: Jeyashri
- Recipe Category: Snack
- Description: Rajma murukku recipe, crispy murukku recipe using cooked rajma(red kidney beans) and rice flour as the main ingredients, recipe with video and step-by-step pictures.
   Rice flour 1 cup
   Rajma 1/4 cup (soaked overnight and cooked till soft)
   Butter + oil 1.5 tbsp
   Salt as needed
   Sesame seeds 1 tsp
   Asafoetida 2 pinches
   Green chili 1-2
   Oil for deep fryingÂ
Method :
- Soak the rajma overnight.
- Pressure cook the rajma by adding the asafoetida .
- Once done, drain excess water and grind the cooked rajma along with green chili.
- In a wide bowl, add the rice flour, ground rajma paste, sesame seeds, salt, and oil+butter.
- Mix well with hands and sprinkle water little by little to make a soft crack-free dough.
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
- I used star achu for making this rajma murukku. You can use any achu of your choice.
- Fill the achu with a portion of dough.
- If you are comfortable squeeze it directly into the hot oil.
- Else grease the back of a flat ladle and squeeze the murukku in it. Gently flip it to the oil.
- Ensure the oil is hot while dropping the murukkus.
- Keep the flame medium.
- For the first 30 seconds do not disturb the murukkus. It will lose it shape.
- Flip the murukku and cook on both sides.
- Once the shh sound of the oil subsides take it out from the oil.
- Drain the excess oil in the kitchen towel.
- Repeat the same for the rest of the dough.
- Store the murukku in an airtight container.
- This murukku stays good for a week.
            Video of how to make Rajma murukku
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Notes:
- You can add cumin seeds instead of sesame seeds.
- Red chilli powder can be replaced with green chili.
- If making in bulk, mix the dough in batches.
- You can use chickpeas instead of rajma to make this murukku.
Method with step-by-step pictures :
- Soak the rajma overnight.
- Pressure cook the rajma by adding the asafoetida.
- Once done, drain excess water and grind the cooked rajma along with green chili.
- In a wide bowl, add the rice flour, ground rajma paste, sesame seeds, salt and oil+butter.
- Mix well with hands and sprinkle water little by little to make a soft crack free dough.
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
- I used star achu for making this rajma murukku. You can use any achu of your choice.
- Fill the achu with a portion of dough.
- If you are comfortable squeeze it directly to the hot oil.
- Else grease the back of a flat ladle and squeeze the murukku in it. Gently flip it to the oil.
- Ensure the oil is hot while dropping the murukkus.
- Keep the flame medium.
- For the first 30 seconds do not disturb the murukkus. It will lose it shape.
- Flip the murukku and cook on both sides.
- Once the shh sound of the oil subsides take it out from the oil.
- Drain the excess oil in the kitchen towel.
- Repeat the same for the rest of the dough.
- Store the murukku in an airtight container.
- This murukku stays good for a week.
Notes:
- You can add cumin seeds instead of sesame seeds.
- Red chilli powder can be replaced with green chili.
- If making in bulk, mix the dough in batches.
- You can use chickpeas instead of rajma to make this murukku.
Hi Jeyashri,
I have been following your blog for more than 3 years now. I live in Dallas. I love every one of your recipes! your beautiful delicious mouthwatering videos and pictures! I have tried many of your sweets like rava laddoo, kesar badam peda , badush..
I love your chutneys page and have tried out at least 6! I am going to try this Rajma murukku..I love that you try to make healthy dishes and are creative and innovative! keep up the good work!:)
Thank u so much