KURKURE MACHINE AND PLANT
Kurkure Making Machine & Niknaks
Making Machine Manufacturer in India
SS Engineering Works has been manufacturing kurkure making machines, niknaks making machines, and complete kurkure production lines in India since 2011. We supply fully automatic kurkure frying lines and baked kurkure processing lines to snack manufacturers across India – including Haldiram, Bikaji, Bikano, and Patanjali.
Setting up a new kurkure production line or scaling an existing one? We size every machine to your actual output target and floor space – not a standard catalogue configuration.
- Capacity: 100 kg/hr to 1000 kg/hr
- Both fried & baked kurkure lines available
- SS304 food-grade stainless steel throughout
- Free installation & operator training included
- Clients: Haldiram, Bikaji, Bikano, Patanjali
What Our Kurkure Making Machine Includes
A complete kurkure making machine line covers all production stages from raw material preparation to final flavour coating. Every SS Engineering kurkure line includes the following as standard:
- Grid mixer – cornmeal preparation with precise moisture control
- Kurkure extruder – gelatinization chamber with rotary knife cutter for consistent kurkure shape
- Incline elevator – VFD-controlled belt speed for smooth material flow
- Rotary siever – removes fines and undersized particles before frying
- Continuous fryer – submerger conveyor in SS304, with oil filter to extend oil life
- Mechanised hood lifting – for safe, easy cleaning without downtime
- De-oiling belt conveyor – VFD-controlled, removes excess frying oil
- Slurry system with zig-zag drum – ensures uniform flavour coating on every piece
- Flavour drum – final seasoning and coating stage
- PLC control panel with operator display – full-line monitoring from one point
All food-contact parts are SS304 stainless steel. The built-in conveyor oil filter removes starch particles continuously, which extends frying oil life and reduces your daily running cost.
Capacity Options
We manufacture kurkure lines across four standard capacity ranges:
| Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|
| 100 kg/hr | Small and medium snack manufacturers starting production |
| 250 kg/hr | Regional brands scaling up to meet growing demand |
| 500 kg/hr | Manufacturers running full production shifts |
| 1000 kg/hr | Large-scale industrial kurkure output |
Most buyers begin at 100 or 250 kg/hr and return when they need to expand. If your daily target falls between these figures, call us at +91 98184 89414 and we will size the line accordingly.
Baked vs Fried Kurkure Lines
We manufacture both types. Here is what separates them:
Fried Kurkure Line
Uses a continuous fryer with submerger conveyor. Delivers the classic kurkure crunch and texture most Indian consumers expect. Suitable for brands competing in the mainstream namkeen and extruded snacks market.
Baked Kurkure Line
Replaces the frying stage with a hot air roasting system. Oil consumption drops significantly. Popular with brands positioning their product as a healthier snack option or targeting export markets.
Both lines use the same extruder, seasoning system, and flavour drum. Only the cooking stage differs. If you are unsure which suits your product, we will walk you through both options before you decide.
Machines We Manufacture
Kurkure Extruder
The kurkure extruder runs gelatinization inside a concentric cavity – two dies, one rotating with 3 blades and grooves, the other with grooves only. That combination of rotation, pressure, and heat gelatinizes the raw cornmeal. No external heat source is needed for this stage – the mechanical action generates it.
Product expands in the narrow gap between the two plates. A circular knife support ring on the outer edge of the rotor cuts it to size. Change the gap or the knife position and you change the shape – that is how the same kurkure extruder machine handles different curl sizes without needing a separate machine for each format. The same extruder also runs niknaks shape and corn puff shape by changing the die plate.
- Concentric dual-die gelatinization chamber – no external heating element
- 3-blade rotary head with grooved counter-die
- Circular knife ring – adjustable cut size for different kurkure / niknaks shapes
- Interchangeable die plates – runs kurkure, niknaks, and corn puff on same machine
- Compatible with cornmeal, rice meal, and mixed grain feeds
- Pairs directly with our puffed snacks processing line for multi-format floors
Niknaks Making Machine – 100 to 1000 kg/hr
The niknaks making machine uses the same extruder body as the kurkure line. The only difference is the die plate – swap it and the same machine produces niknaks shape instead of kurkure. No separate extruder needed if you plan to run both formats in one factory.
We manufacture complete niknaks production lines from 100 kg/hr to 1000 kg/hr with both fried and baked options. Same SS304 stainless steel build, same PLC control panel, same warranty. Clients include Haldiram, Bikaji, Bikano, and Patanjali.
- Interchangeable die plate – switch between kurkure and niknaks format in under 30 minutes
- Fried niknaks line and baked niknaks line both available
- Capacity: 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 kg/hr
- PLC-controlled with SS304 food-contact surfaces throughout
- Free installation and operator training at your factory
- 1-year mechanical warranty on every line
Kurkure Baked Line – 100 to 1000 kg/hr
The automatic baked kurkure processing line skips the fryer entirely – hot air roasting replaces the frying stage. Same extruder and seasoning system at each end, but oil consumption drops to near zero in the middle. For manufacturers targeting health-conscious buyers or export markets with oil restrictions, this is the version that makes commercial sense.
Capacity runs from 100 kg/hr up to 1000 kg/hr. The 100 kg/hr line fits a small production floor; the 1000 kg/hr configuration needs serious space and three-shift planning. Most buyers starting on baked lines come in at 250 or 500 kg/hr.
- Hot air roasting system – no frying oil required
- Same kurkure extruder as the fried line
- Uniform seasoning via flavour drum and slurry system
- Capacity: 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 kg/hr
- PLC-controlled with SS304 food-contact surfaces throughout
Kurkure Frying Line – 100 to 1000 kg/hr
SS Engineering Works builds a fully automatic kurkure frying line from 100 kg/hr to 1000 kg/hr. The line includes a stainless steel hopper with dedicated PLC display, a flavouring dispenser for accurate salt and spice dosing, and a conveyor oil filter that pulls starch particles from the frying oil continuously – cleaner oil means longer oil life and better product colour over a full shift.
Seasoning goes into the drum in controlled amounts with gentle tumbling action. That matters more than it sounds – overseasoning or rough handling at the flavouring stage is where most kurkure lines get breakage. Ours doesn’t. Clients include Haldiram, Bikaji, Bikano, and Patanjali.
- Continuous kurkure fryer with submerger conveyor (SS304)
- Conveyor oil filter – removes starch, extends oil life
- Controlled stainless steel hopper with PLC display
- Flavouring dispenser – precise salt and masala dosing
- Zig-zag slurry drum for uniform flavour coating
- De-oiling belt with VFD speed control
- Capacity: 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 kg/hr
- Free installation, operator training, and 1-year mechanical warranty on every line
Why Manufacturers Across India Choose SS Engineering Works
Since 2011, our factory at Ecotech III, Greater Noida has supplied kurkure extruder machines, niknaks making machines, and complete snack processing lines to manufacturers in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and across India.
- Factory visit welcome – see machines running live before purchase
- No subcontracting – we manufacture, install, and service everything in-house
- One-year warranty on all mechanical parts
- AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) available after warranty period
- Spare parts support dispatched directly from Greater Noida with fast turnaround
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KURKURE EXTRUDER
The Kurkure extruder runs gelatinization inside a concentric cavity two dies, one rotating with 3 blades and grooves, the other with grooves only. That combination of rotation, pressure and heat is what gelatinizes the raw cornmeal. No external heat source needed for this stage; the mechanical action generates it.
Product expands in the narrow gap between the two plates. A circular
knife support ring on the outer edge of the rotor cuts it to size. Change the gap or the knife position and you change the shape that’s how the same Kurkure making machine handles different curl sizes without a separate machine for each.
- Concentric dual-die gelatinization chamber
- 3-blade rotary head with grooved counter-die
- Circular knife ring adjustable cut size
- No external heating element in the extrusion stage
- Compatible with cornmeal, rice meal and mixed grain feeds
Pairs directly with our
puffed snacks processing line extruder for manufacturers
running multiple snack formats on one floor.
KURKURE BAKED LINE 100 TO 1000KG PER HOUR
The automatic baked Kurkure processing line skips the fryer entirely hot air roasting replaces the frying stage. Same extruder and seasoning system at each end, but oil consumption drops to near zero in the middle. For manufacturers targeting health-conscious buyers or export markets with oil restrictions, this is the version that makes sense.
Capacity runs from 100 kg/hr up to 1000 kg/hr. The 100 kg line fits
a small production floor; the 1000 kg configuration needs serious space
and three-shift planning. Most buyers starting on baked lines come in
at 250 or 500.
- Hot air roasting system no frying oil required
- Same Kurkure extruder as the fried line
- Uniform seasoning via flavour drum and slurry system
- Capacity: 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 kg/hr
- PLC-controlled with SS304 food-contact surfaces throughout
See the fried version below, or compare both on our full
Kurkure making machine page before deciding which line fits your product.
KURKURE FRYING LINE 100 TO 1000KG PER HOUR
SS Engineering Works builds a fully automatic Kurkure frying line from 100 kg/hr to 1000 kg/hr. The line includes a stainless steel hopper with dedicated PLC display, a flavouring dispenser for accurate salt and spice dosing, and a conveyor oil filter that pulls starch particles from the frying oil continuously cleaner oil means longer oil life and better product colour over a full shift.
Seasoning goes into the drum in controlled amounts with gentle tumbling action. That matters more than it sounds overseasoning or rough handling at the flavouring stage is where a lot of Kurkure lines get breakage. Ours doesn’t.
- Continuous Kurkure fryer with submerger conveyor
(SS304) - Conveyor oil filter – removes starch, extends oil life
- Controlled stainless steel hopper with PLC display
- Flavouring dispenser – precise salt and masala dosing
- Zig-zag slurry drum for uniform coating
- De-oiling belt with VFD speed control
- Capacity: 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 kg/hr
Clients include Haldiram, Bikaji, Bikano and Patanjali. Free installation, operator training and 1-year mechanical warranty on every line. Also see our fryums frying line and namkeen frying machine for a complete snack production setup.
Call +91 9811817863 for price and lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a kurkure making machine in India?
Price depends on capacity and configuration. A 100 kg/hr kurkure line costs differently than a 500 kg/hr fully automatic line with PLC and oil filtration. Call +91 98184 89414 or fill the enquiry form for a detailed quote within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a kurkure machine and a niknaks machine?
The extruder is the same machine. The difference is the die plate – changing the die produces kurkure shape, niknaks shape, or corn puff shape. Our machines come with interchangeable dies so one machine handles multiple product formats.
What is the difference between a baked and a fried kurkure line?
Both lines use the same kurkure extruder and seasoning system. The only difference is the cooking stage – fried lines use a continuous submerger fryer, while baked lines replace this with a hot air roasting tunnel. Oil consumption on the baked line drops to near zero. If you are targeting health-conscious buyers or export markets, the baked line is the better choice.
What capacity should I start with?
Most first-time buyers start at 100 or 250 kg/hr. If you already have confirmed retail or institutional orders in place, the 500 kg/hr line gives you room to grow without an immediate second investment. Call us – we will ask the right questions and recommend a capacity that matches your actual daily target, not an oversized machine you run at 40%.
Do you provide installation outside Greater Noida?
Yes. Our installation team travels to your factory anywhere in India. Installation and operator training are included with every machine at no extra charge.
How does SS Engineering support customers after installation?
Every machine comes with free installation, operator training, and a one-year warranty on all mechanical parts. After the warranty period, AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) is available. Spare parts are dispatched directly from our Greater Noida factory. Contact us at SSENGG17@gmail.com for support queries.