Authentic Tamil Nadu Salem Thattai with Spicy Tomato Chutney
Crisp and savory rice crackers seasoned with aromatic spices, perfectly paired with a fiery tomato chutney. This traditional snack delivers an irresistible crunch in every single bite.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, roasted gram flour, soaked chana dal, butter, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.
2
Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture into a smooth, pliable dough that is not too sticky.
3
Divide the dough into small, equal-sized lemon-shaped balls.
4
Place a small ball on a greased plastic sheet or banana leaf, and press it flat and thin into a small circle using your fingers.
5
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6
Carefully slide the flattened circles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
7
Remove the thattais with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
8
For the chutney, blend the chopped tomatoes, dry red chilies, and garlic cloves into a smooth paste.
9
Heat a teaspoon of oil in a small pan, sputter mustard seeds and curry leaves, then pour in the tomato paste.
10
Sauté the chutney over medium heat until the raw smell disappears and oil separates from the edges, then serve warm alongside the crisp thattais.
Ingredients
2 cups raw rice flour
2 tbsp roasted gram flour
1 tbsp chana dal, soaked for 30 minutes
1 tsp butter
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp asafoetida
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Oil for deep frying
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 dry red chilies
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp mustard seeds
A few curry leaves
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.