Thenkuzhal (Murukku) Maavu

Annam's Thenkuzhal Maavu, also known as Murukku Maavu (தேன்குழல் மாவு), is a traditional, ready-made murukku flour made from just two ingredients – raw rice and roasted urad dal – finely ground for smooth, crisp, white thenkuzhal. Just add water, salt and a little butter or hot oil, press and fry.

Best for: thenkuzhal and murukku for Diwali, Krishna Jayanthi and festivals, or a crunchy tea-time snack to store in a jar.

Ingredients: Raw Rice (Pachai Arisi), Roasted Urad Dal (Varutha Ulundhu). Nothing else is added.

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Why choose Annam's

• Free from added chemicals and pesticides
• No added artificial colours or preservatives
• Only raw rice and roasted urad dal – no soaking, drying or grinding at home
• Made in small batches

How to use

To 2 cups of Annam's Recipes Thenkuzhal Maavu, add salt to taste, 1 tablespoon of butter or hot oil, and cumin or sesame seeds if you like. Add water little by little and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Press through a murukku press with the thenkuzhal (single-star) disc straight into hot oil, and fry on a medium flame until the bubbles settle and the thenkuzhal is crisp. Cool completely and store airtight.

Storage and shelf life

Best before 6 months from the date of packing. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, and always use a dry spoon. Kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it stays fresh for up to 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as Murukku Maavu?
Yes. Thenkuzhal is the white, smooth murukku, and this is the traditional flour for it.

How is it different from Murukku Rice Flour (Mullu Murukku)?
Thenkuzhal made with this maavu is white and smooth. Murukku made with Murukku Rice Flour is brown and spiky (mullu). The smooth or spiky shape comes from the disc you use in the murukku press.

Does it contain wheat?
No. It is made only from raw rice and roasted urad dal.

Why is my murukku hard or oily?
Hard murukku means the dough was too stiff – add a little more water. Oily murukku means the oil was not hot enough – fry on a steady medium flame.

How long does it stay fresh?
6 months from the date of packing, and up to 12 months in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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