Mishry Rating
Summary
With balanced salt levels and a crisp texture, Garden Crispy Murukku tastes fresh. The ingredient list could have been better.
A bowl of crispy murukku paired with garma-garam chai. There is nothing that can beat this combo. Made using rice flour, dal flour, and spices, it takes the form of either spiral or wheel shape. It is spiced using basic masalas such as cumin and chili and is a light snack for munching. After reviewing an array of delicious snacks by Garden, their crispy murukku was next in the line. For our Garden Crispy Murukku review, we got a pack from a local store, and here is what we think.
Yay or Nay? Let’s check out!
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Garden Crispy Murruku – Quick Glance
Here is a quick look at all the details of Garden Crispy Murukku :
| Garden Crispy Murukku | Product Details |
| Price | Rs. 45 |
| Net Quantity | 150 gm |
| Mishry Rating | Taste: 4, Texture: 4, Ingredients : 3 OR the Overall rating |
| Calories (per 100 gm) | 530 kcal |
| Shelf Life | 6 months |
Our Review Factors
We reviewed Garden Crispy Murukku based on the parameters mentioned below. From the packaging to the shelf life, here are all our review parameters.
Packaging
Green in color, and not resealable. The 150 gm pack comes at a price of INR 45.
Ingredients
Refined wheat flour (maida), Edible veg oil, Black gram (Urad), Dehusked Bengal gram flour (besan), Rice flour, Edible common salt, Cumin, Bishops seeds (Ajwain) (0.2%), and Black sesame (til) (0.2%).
Taste
Usually, murukku is not filled with too many spices.
The salt levels need to be balanced. Since murukku is a fried snack, the possibility of oil tasting stale or bad might be a bit of a concern.
Appearance
Does the appearance look like the classical Murukku snack?
Texture
Murukku is a snack that is known for its crispness and crunch. How does this fare?
Price
The price for a 150 gm pack is Rs. 45.
Garden Crispy Murukku – Detailed Review
Let’s get into the details: Packed in a green color pack, Garden Crispy Murukku offers a shelf life of 6 months. First things first, these are bite-sized sticks.
Texture-wise, these murukkus justify the crispy tag. The crunch and crispness are superb.
In terms of taste, the prominent flavor of ajwain and cumin comes throughout. Nonetheless, it elevates the overall taste. The salt levels are balanced. We like that these murukkus are not loaded with spices.
Sadly, we were not impressed with the ingredient list. Though these murukkus include black gram (Urad), dehusked Bengal gram flour (besan), and rice flour, the presence of refined wheat flour (maida) is not desirable.
- These murukkus are SUPER-CRISPY!
- The oil does not taste stale. It has a fresh taste.
- It has well-balanced salt levels.
- It is an appetizing snack to nibble on.
- Typically, murukku is made using rice and dal flour. Garden Crispy Murukku includes the presence of refined wheat flour (maida).
Garden Crispy Murukku is a convenient snacking option for any occasion. Serve it to your guests, or have it for mid-meal snacking, there is surely no stopping at a single bite. Moreover, these will make for a delicious accompaniment with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Garden Crispy Murukku has refined wheat flour in its ingredient list. Moreover, these are fried in edible oil. Hence, we do not categorize this snack to be healthy. Any packaged snack if consumed in moderation is best.
Garden Crispy Murukku will make for a decent snack to munch with your garma garam cup of chai or coffee.
Yes. Murukku will taste delicious when served with mayo dips.
Although both appear spiral in shape, the main difference lies in the ingredients used. Murukku is typically made using rice flour as the hero ingredient followed by dal flour. On the other hand, chakli is made using whole wheat flour, bengal gram and other millets.
No. Murukku does not fall in the category of keto-friendly snack options.
Conclusion:
To summarise: The crunch and crispness of Garden Crispy Murukku are on point. It justifies the tagline. It has a great taste, and the flavor of ajwain and cumin comes out deliciously.
If you want a light snack option to relish with tea or coffee, this is a good option. However, if you prefer traditional murukkus made using rice flour – this may not work for you.