Nippattu

Thattai is a deep fried snack from Tamil Nadu made with rice flour and commonly prepared during Pongal and Deepavali festival. It can be salted or sweet. It is known as Nippattu in Karnataka and Chekkalu in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Thattai is a popular snack from the South Indian regions of India and in Sri Lanka. Typically made for festivals and holidays such as Krishna Jayanthi and Deepavali, this treat can also consumed throughout the year. The Thattai has been idolized to be the perfect snack during teatime throughout the monsoon seasons. Thattai can be bought in specialty sweets and bakery shops, but many choose to make the delicious treat at home. The process of making Thattai can be time consuming, but it is easy to make, especially when compared to other traditional snacks. Known to resemble the shape of a plate or disc, the Thattai is also called Thattu (plate) Vadai. The physical description of the Thattai is to be flat, round, and 2 inches in diameter. The snack has a golden brown colour once prepared, as it is fried in oil. They are made to be crispy and savory, but spice level can be adjusted accordingly. Ingredients for the Thattai can vary as the snack differs in texture and taste across South Indian regions. Thattai Vadai is also popular among the Sri Lankan Tamil community, where it is known as Paruthithurai Vadai, named after the Northern most Sri Lankan village Paruthithurai (also referred to as Point Pedro) where the snack originated from.

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