Take all the ingredients except oil and water in a bowl and mix.

Now add oil and mix with your fingertips, so oil is incorporated well.

Next add little water at a time and keep kneading the dough till it comes together and becomes soft, non-sticky dough.

Now grease the murukku press machine and dish with oil and feel it with prepared dough.

Now on a chopping board or parchment paper, start shaping the murukku by making the swirls and pinch the end to seal.

Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot slice few shaped ones carefully in and fry till they are slightly browned and crispy. Do turn them for even browning.

Once ready, remove it using slotted spoon and place on paper towel lined plate.

Let it cool down completely before storing or serving.