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Thattai (Tamil - தட்டை) is a deep fried snack from Tamil Nadu made with rice flour and commonly prepared during Pongal and Deepavali festival. It can be salted or sweet. It is known as Nippattu in Karnataka and Chekkalu in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana.
| Place of origin | India/Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Region or State | Tamil Nadu | Paruthithurai [1] |
| Main Ingredients | Rice flour, Urad daal, fried gram, chana daal | |
| Food energy (per serving) | 75 kcal |
Thattai is a popular snack from the South Indian regions of India and in Sri Lanka. Typically made for festivals and holidays such as Krishna Jayanthi and Deepavali, this treat can also consumed throughout the year.[2] The Thattai has been idolized to be the perfect snack during teatime throughout the monsoon seasons.[3] Thattai can be bought in specialty sweets and bakery shops, but many choose to make the delicious treat at home. The process of making Thattai can be time consuming, but it is easy to make, especially when compared to other traditional snacks.[4]
Known to resemble the shape of a plate or disc, the Thattai is also called Thattu (plate) Vadai.[5] The physical description of the Thattai is to be flat, round, and 2 inches in diameter.[3] The snack has a golden brown colour once prepared, as it is fried in oil. They are made to be crispy and savory, but spice level can be adjusted accordingly. Ingredients for the Thattai can vary as the snack differs in texture and taste across South Indian regions.[2] Thattai Vadai is also popular among the Sri Lankan Tamil community, where it is known as Paruthithurai Vadai, named after the Northern most Sri Lankan village Paruthithurai (also referred to as Point Pedro) where the snack originated from.[1]
To successfully make Thattai, it approximately takes four hours, as preparation time is 3.5 hours and cooking time is 30 minutes to 1 hour. Cooking time can vary depending on how many Thattai are to be made.
The typical ingredients are rice flour, urad daal, peanuts, fried gram, chana daal and other seasoning which are mixed in their respective proportions and deep fried in oil. It is available in various flavors like Butter, Ginger and Masala.[6] Salem in Tamil Nadu is known for its 'Thattuvadai sets' which is made using the Thattai (like a bread in a sandwich) and stuffed with various vegetables like Beetroot, Carrot, Chutney and oils.
Listed below is a traditional recipe for making Thattai. This recipe allows for a set of 50 Thattai to be made.
Ingredients required:
Instructions:
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