Cholam Thattai | Jowar Thattai | Sorghum Crispies

Diwali is just round the corner and we shall soon start preparing yummy snacks for family,friends and relatives .
Thattai is a south indian version of Mattri made using Rice flour and udad dhall flour generally . This is a slightly different and a healthier version using Millet flour.

Try this different and crispy Thattai using Jowar Flour / Cholam Maav and surprise your family :-)

Ingredients

4 ladles jowar flour
1 ladle rice flour
1/2 ladle udad dhall flour
1/2 tsp haldi
1 tsp red chilli powder
few curry leaves
2 tablespoon unsalted butter ( room temperature)

method

• Take all the dry ingredients except butter and mix it well with fingers or a spoon,
• add the butter and form a crumbly mixture. adjust butter if need be.
• add water and knead a soft pliable dough.
• spread a neat plastic sheet and grease it well.
• make small balls out of the dough ,place them on the sheet and using a bottle cap,press it lightly to form even discs.
• prick tiny holes using a fork / tooth pick to prevent puffing while frying.
• slip the discs carefully in hot oil one by one.
• fry on MEDIUM flame until crisp and golden brown.
• Drain carefully and store in air tight container away from moisture.