The snack's name Murukku derives from the Tamil word for "twisted", which refers to its shape.
[2][3][4] In 2010, the Tamil Nadu government applied for a geographical indication tag for Manapparai Murukku.
[citation needed] Ingredients such as rice flour, cumin seeds, gingelly, asafetida, ajwain (omam), salt, water and oil are necessary to make this murukku.
[7] This murukku is sold not only in all parts of Tamil Nadu but also exported to other states of India and overseas.
[7] In 2010, the Tamil Nadu government applied for a geographical indication tag for Manapparai Murukku.