Thattai
Crackly rice-flour discs studded with chana dal, peanuts and sesame, deep-fried until shatteringly crisp. A beloved South Indian festive snack.
40 min 2 servingsMedium
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: peanut·sesame
Flavor profile
Spice
Richness
Method
- 1Soak chana dal for 30 minutes and drain.
- 2Mix rice flour, roasted gram flour, sesame seeds and the soaked dal.
- 3Add crushed peanuts, chilli powder, asafoetida, curry leaves and salt.
- 4Rub in hot oil, then knead with water into a stiff dough.
- 5Pinch small balls and flatten each thinly on a greased sheet.
- 6Prick all over with a fork to stop puffing.
- 7Heat oil and deep-fry the discs on medium until golden and crisp.
- 8Drain on paper, cool completely and store airtight.
Frequently asked
About 40 minutes total — 20 min prep and 20 min cooking.
Yes — Thattai is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
Thattai contains peanut, sesame. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
