Thakkadi facts for kids
| Course | main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Region or state | Sri Lanka |
| Serving temperature | hot (temperature) |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, Mutton |
| Variations | Beef, Chicken |
Thakkadi (தக்கடி) is a Sri Lankan food. The dish consists of rice balls or dumplings covered in a sauce and cooked in a mutton salna, (a spicy gravy). Thakkadi originated from the Moor community in Sri Lanka.
Overview
Thakkadi is made from steamed rice flour balls cooked in a mutton salna. The balls are made of rice flour, finely sliced shallots, chopped curry leaves and shredded coconut. They are then cooked in a spicy meat (either mutton or beef or even chicken) stew or dipped in spiced curry.
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