Thattai

Crispy, golden-brown, and bursting with the flavors of traditional South Indian spices, Thattai is a delightful snack that’s perfect for festive seasons or everyday indulgence. Made with a unique blend of rice flour, urad dal flour, and wholesome ingredients like chana dal, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and fragrant curry leaves, this deep-fried treat offers an irresistible crunch in every bite. The dough is skillfully flattened into thin discs and fried to perfection, resulting in light, airy wafers with just the right amount of spice from red chili powder and a subtle hint of asafoetida. Whether served with a steaming cup of tea or enjoyed as a standalone savory treat, Thattai is an authentic Indian recipe that has been treasured for generations. Easy to make, store, and share, these crispy delights are the ideal snack to add to your repertoire of traditional Indian recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 2 tablespoons Urad dal flour
• 2 tablespoons Chana dal
• 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 cups Oil

Directions

Step 1

Soak the chana dal in water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, soaked chana dal, roasted peanuts, butter, red chili powder, sesame seeds, asafoetida, salt, and chopped curry leaves.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly so that the butter is incorporated well.

Step 4

Gradually add water to the mixture, kneading into a firm dough. The consistency should be slightly stiffer than a regular chapathi dough.

Step 5

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a lime.

Step 6

Using a greased plastic sheet or banana leaf, flatten each ball into a thin disc (thicker than a papad, about 2-3 mm thick) using your fingers or a rolling pin.

Step 7

In a deep pan, heat oil over medium heat until it reaches the right temperature for frying. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it; if it rises to the surface quickly, the oil is ready.

Step 8

Gently slide the flattened discs into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 9

Fry the thattai until they turn golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.

Step 10

Remove the fried thattai using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11

Allow the thattai to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain their crunchiness.

Step 12

Serve the thattai as a snack with tea or coffee, or enjoy them as a savory treat any time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	815.7 grams (815.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4872

Total Fat 473.50g	607%
Saturated Fat 37.90g	190%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.80g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 2454mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 147.50g	54%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 2.00g
Protein 24.80g	50%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 669mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.1%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 11.9%