As Malaysians are geared up to cope with the 3rd movement control order (MCO) which forces them to be indoors for most of the day has greatly influenced the online purchasing behavior of local consumers.
More and more people are spending their time at home. In this article, we’ve compiled the top Malaysian Traditional Snacks you should be buying online during MCO 3.0. Before moving on to the list of traditional Malaysian snacks, we will get to know a little about the company, Welnuts.
Welnuts is a food tech company that manufactures high-quality Malaysian Traditional and Halal Snack Food with a complete emphasis on freshness and quality. Moreover, this Ipoh Kacang Putih company focused on using natural ingredients for all their snack products to be enjoyed by Malaysians. Welnuts has positioned itself as one of the most promising Malaysian Traditional and Halal Snack Food companies in Malaysia with more than 200+ clients worldwide.
When we look at the history of Kacang Putih, we need to travel back in time to the 1940s. During the British colonization, migrant laborers were brought from the village of Ettayapuram, Tamil Nadu to Malaya (known as Malaysia now). However, the kacang Putih business only started after 1973 after few families relocated from Teluk Kurin B in Buntong from Gunung Cheroh, Ipoh after a slab of limestone fell onto a longhouse and killed 42 people.
After relocating, they started to set up small retail storefronts selling Kacang Putih along with other traditional Indian snacks like omapodi, murukku, and assorted nuts. The growth of the snack business also changed the settlement’s name to Kampung Kacang Putih. Even today the place remains as the heart for growing kacang Putih business not only across Malaysia but also South East Asia.
In the early stages, kacang Putih vendors started selling actual kacang Putih, which are steamed kacang kuda. But selling this item alone is not enough, as the demand for it started to slow down and the vendors have difficulties in traveling to various places with the steamer. The kacang Putih business was diversified by adding traditional snacks that had a longer shelf life. That’s how the kacang Putih industry has constantly evolved over the years from vendors selling steamed lentils to other traditional Malaysian snacks.
Let’s look at the top Malaysian traditional snacks you should be buying during this lockdown.
Star Murukku
As Asians, we love food.
The tradition of preparing savory snacks at home and serving them with tea has more than a hundred years of history in every Asian household. Murukku is one of the most well-known South Indian snacks. It is often made from rice flour and urad dal flour with selected spices depending on the type of murukku.
Star Murukku is an entry-level murukku that is suitable for everyone because it is less spicy and has the captivating next level of murukku taste. Star Murukku is made from dhal flour and combined with tapioca starch.
The Star Murukku produced by WelNuts goes well with your evening cup of tea.
You can purchase Star Murukku from Welnuts right away
Omapodi
Did you know that omapodi is one of the all-time favorite snacks in Malaysia?
It’s not only enjoyed by the Indians but also other races like Malays and Chinese. Omapodi is one of the staple snacks offered to buy by any kacang Putih vendors in Malaysia. Omapodi is made from dhal beans which are grounded into powder and mixed with tapioca starch and other selected spices. The most distinguished feature of omapodi is the addition of carom seeds (omam) which gives the snack a heady aroma and flavor which also helps with digestion.
At Welnuts, Omapodi is one of their signature snacks that you should not miss out on.
You can purchase Omapodi now from Welnuts at the most affordable price and enjoy it during this lockdown period.
Chennai Mixture
Do you love munching on crunchy snacks what is packed with murukku and assorted nuts?
Then you should try out Chennai Mixture. This power-packed traditional Indian snacks often consist of a variable mixture of fried nuts and murukku which increases your addiction to munching snacks while watching movies or sipping a cup of tea.
This murukku treat has thick strands and less spicy compared to Bombay Mixture. People often prefer Chennai Mixture over Bombay Mixture because the thick strands make it less messy to eat.
At Welnuts, Chennai Mixture is manufactured and packed freshly to provide the customers with the best quality Chennai Mixture. If you’re looking to uncover the entertaining taste of traditional Malaysian snacks, Chennai Mixture is the one you should try out.
Pakoda
If you’re looking for mouthwatering crunchy murukku with rougher and harder texture, Pakoda is the one you should consider.
Do you know why pakoda has a rough and harder texture compared to other types of murukku snacks?
Well, it’s because pakoda is made up of soaked dhal beans mixed with tapioca flour and before being deep-fried. And the delicious taste of pakoda is often spiced up with fennel which gives this snack a sweet and spicy taste.
At Welnuts, Pakoda snack is freshly made with high-quality ingredients to make sure it offers the best taste for valuable customers.
Bombay Mixture
We’ve looked at Chennai Mixture earlier. Bombay Mixture is another type of murukku which is suitable for spicy lovers. Like Chennai Mixture, Bombay Mixture is mixed with assortments of fried nuts, green peas, and beans. Moreover, this snack is spiced up with chili, turmeric, and cumin.
When compared with Chennai Mixture, Bombay Mixture have thinner strands which can get slightly messy to eat.
At Welnuts, Bombay Mixture is considered as one of their premium snacks that are made of carefully chosen high-quality ingredients.
If you want to get a spicy and tasty snack when you’re watching a movie, Bombay Mixture is a must-try snack.
Onion Chips
Are you bored with potato chips?
Over the years, the demand for onion chips as an alternative to potato chips has increased. Moreover, onion chips have lower carbohydrates compared to potato chips which makes it favorable for people looking for low-carbohydrate snacks.
Onion chips and pakoda are prepared in similar ways with similar ingredients. Unlike potato chips, onion chips will have irregular shapes. And the best part of onion chips is that they don’t have sharp raw onions taste when mixed with chili, curry powder, and selected spices.
Want to enjoy the aromatic flavors of onion chips with addictive taste and crunch?
Onion chips by Welnuts will make you fall in love with them swiftly!
Curry Murukku
There are many types of murukku snacks in the market. Curry Murukku is ideal for those who crave hot snacks. This murukku offers a sweet and spicy taste compared to traditional murukku snacks.
Curry Murukku is often described as an innovation of traditional murukku. At Welnut’s, they give extra attention to the production of Curry Murukku to provide the perfect blend of spicy murukku taste.
Crispy Fried Bitter Gourd
Are you serious? Do people like to snack on bitter gourd?
You’ll be surprised by the number of people that love to eat fried bitter gourd as a snack. As bitter gourd is naturally rich in sources of vitamins and minerals, fried bitter gourd not only offers great health benefits but also an enjoyable bitter taste.
Health-conscious people understand that bitter food offers good fiber that stimulates the growth of healthy gut bacteria. It helps to improve your digestive system. However, fried bitter gourd snacks often have little to zero bitter taste when they are mixed with other ingredients. But the benefits remain the same.
At Welnuts, Crispy Fried Bitter Gourd is one of the hot-selling snacks. The quality of ingredients and the taste just stand out!
So, this wraps up the list of top traditional Malaysian Snacks that you should buy during this lockdown. Just stay safe and make sure to practice social distancing. And of course, enjoy the best snacks while you stay at home.
Let us know what you think about this and suggest other snacks that we’ve missed out on this list.
