Nippattu is a popular south Indian snacks prepared with rice flour and plain flour. there are many variations in preparing Nippattu but this my moms recipe. the crunchy bites from peanuts and gram dal (putani) makes it more flavorful when sipped with masala chai.

Nippattu Recipe

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By Archana P S

Apr, 19th

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Servings
10 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
11 - 13

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cup peanuts (roasted)
  • ¼ cup putani / roasted gram dal
  • 2 tbsp dry coconut
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • ¼ cup maida
  • 2 tbsp semolina
  • 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • pinch of asafoetida
  • 1 tbsp curry leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp hot oil

Instructions

  • In a small blender take roasted peanuts, putani, dry coconut and jeera. Blend to coarse powder.
  • Further transfer to a large mixing bowl. Also add in rice flour, Maida and semolina.
  • additionally add red chili powder, sesame seeds, curry leaves and salt. mix well making sure everything is combined well.
  • Further add hot oil over the flour. Crumble the flour well with oil. Also add water in batches and knead to smooth and soft dough.
  • Divide the dough into 2-3 equal parts and prepare a ball. Roll the dough slightly thick as for paratha.
  • With the help of cookie cutter or lid of box, cut into round shapes. Now deep fry the nippatus in hot oil.
  • Fry the nippatu or thattai on medium flame till they turn golden brown and crisp.

Notes/Tips

Store in a airtight container for 10-15 days once its cooled completely