With Deepavali just around the corner, murukku has once again become a festive staple in Hindu households across Malaysia. The festive season presents an opportunity for sellers of this iconic Indian ...

Mention Tirunelveli or Panruti, memories of ‘halwa’ and ‘cashew’ pop out immediately. Manapparai has a similar distinction, thanks to its unique “murukku”. This is a common snack made anywhere but the ...

Murukku, also known as chakli, is a beloved South Indian snack. Known for its unique spiral shape and crispness, it makes for the perfect accompaniment to a cup of hot tea. People who are fans of ...

Every year, an age-old stainless steel drum heralds the arrival of Deepavali in our household. A couple of days before the big day, the drum is emptied of all its earthly possessions, scrubbed clean ...