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Thattai (Indian food) facts for kids

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Box with savories and sweets on a plain background
Thattai snacks on the bottom
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

Thattai (Tamil - தட்டை) is a south Indian deep fried snack made with rice flour and commonly prepared during Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanthi festival. This preparation has salted and sweet versions. It is known as Nippattu in Karnataka and Chekkalu in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana

Ingredients

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. 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.

See also

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