Thattu Vadai / தட்டு வடை
Thattu vadai is a tasty, spicy snack. Not the healthiest because it’s fried, but you gotta enjoy life right? It takes a while to make, but when it’s a family affair, it’s enjoyable.
Thattu Vadai
Equipment
- Tortilla Press – not necessary, but makes the process a lot easier.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole Black Gram/Ulutham Paruppu (உளுத்தம் பருப்பு) skin removed
- 1.5 cups Steamed All Purpose Flour (அவித்த கோதுமை மா)
- 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour (கோதுமை மா)
- 1 Large White Onion (வெங்காயம்)
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder (சிவப்பு மிளகாய்த்தூள்)
- 1¾ tsp Salt (உப்பு)
- 1 cup Water (தண்ணீர்)
Instructions
- Wash the paruppu and then let it sit in water for 4 hours. The water should cover about an inch above the paruppu.
- After 4 hours, drain the paruppu to remove the water.
- Mix it with steamed all purpose flour and regular all purpose flour.
- Dice an onion and then bake it in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. This is done to remove water. As the onions are baking, mix them on the baking tray so they don't burn. Let the onion cool.
- Add chili powder and salt to the mixture and mix well.
- Add the onions after they have cooled and mix well.
- Add water little by little and knead as you add. The dough should be thick and not sticky. You should end up adding a little less than 1 cup.
- Break the dough into small balls. Flatten the balls using a tortilla press and then roll out with a pin to make them into thin round shapes. The tortilla press isn't necessary, but greatly quickens the process.
- Fry the vadai in oil until it becomes crispy. There will be fewer bubbles in the oil when it's done.
