Cashew pepper murukku - Diwali recipes

Cashew pepper murukku - Diwali savory recipes Preparation Time : 15 mins + soaking time 15 mins | Cooking Time : 20 Mins |Makes: 11pieces Rice flour 1 cup Cashew nuts 1/4 cup (15-20) Butter 1 tsp Hot oil 1 tblsp Black pepper powder 1 tsp Water to make the dough Salt as needed Oil for deep frying Method: Soak the cashew nuts in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain the water and grind this into a smooth paste. You can add little water while grinding. In a wide bowl, add the rice flour, pepper powder, butter,hot oil and ground cashew paste. Add salt to the water and make it into a smooth non sticky dough. Heat oil and once it becomes hot, bring the flame to medium. I used the thenkuzhal achu, you can use star achu too. Put a portion of dough into the murukku press. Keep the remaining dough covered.