Thattai (Indian food) facts for kids
Thattai (pronounced Thah-tie) is a yummy, crispy snack from South India. It's made from rice flour and is deep-fried until golden. People often make Thattai during special festivals like Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
This snack comes in two main types: salty and sweet! In other parts of India, like Karnataka, it's called Nippattu. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it's known as Chekkalu.
| Place of Origin | India / Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region or State | South India |
| Main Ingredients | Rice flour, Urad daal, fried gram, chana daal |
| Food Energy (per serving) | 75 kcal |
What Is Thattai Made Of?
The main things you need to make Thattai are rice flour, urad daal (a type of lentil), peanuts, fried gram, and chana daal (another lentil). These ingredients are mixed with other spices and then deep-fried in oil until they are crunchy.
You can find Thattai in different yummy tastes, like butter, ginger, or masala (a mix of spices). In a city called Salem in Tamil Nadu, they have something special called 'Thattuvadai sets'. Imagine Thattai as the bread in a sandwich! They fill it with different vegetables like beetroot and carrot, along with tasty chutneys and oils. It's like a crispy, flavorful sandwich!
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See Also
In Spanish: Thattai (comida de India) para niños
