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Thattai

Thattai has 170.1 calories per serving (1 Medium Piece) — that's 410.1 calories per 100g. It provides 2.5g protein, 25.7g carbs, and 6.4g fat. With a low glycemic index (GI: 53), this recipe is suitable for diabetes management, heart health.

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Thattai
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Piece (40 g)
  • Calories170.1 kcal
  • Carbs25.7 g (102.8 kcal)
  • Protein2.5 g (10.0 kcal)
  • Fats6.4 g (57.2 kcal)

Nutrition Label

Thattai

  • Serving Size1 Medium Piece (40 g)
  • Calories170.1 kcal
  • Carbs25.7 g
  • Fiber0.5 g
  • Sugar1.6 g
  • Protein2.5 g
  • Fat6.4 g
  • Saturated fat1.9 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.0 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.5 g
  • Cholesterol4.4 mg
  • Sodium282.5 mg

Nutrition per 100g

  • Calories410.1 kcal
  • Carbs62.0 g
  • Fiber1.2 g
  • Sugar4.0 g
  • Protein6.0 g
  • Fat15.3 g
  • Cholesterol10.6 mg
  • Sodium681.4 mg

1 serving = 41.5g

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 7 persons

Ingredients

Butter
1 Table Spoon
Black gram dal
0.5 Table Spoon
Asafoetida
0.25 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
30 Milliliter
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Rice flour
200 Grams
Roasted gram flour (chana sattu)
2 Table Spoon

Instructions

1
Make urad dal flour
Dry roast urad dal till the dal is hot. Take the roasted urad dal in a mixer. Grind it to smooth powder. Add the urad dal flour to a sieve. Sieve thoroughly to get rid of any lumps or coarse flour. Set this urad dal flour aside.
2
Dry roast rice flour
Add 1 cup of rice flour in a heavy-bottomed pan. Dry roast rice flour till its warm
3
Prepare the dough
Take a pan, add rice flour, 1/2 tbsp of ground urad dal flour, salt, red chili powder, hing, curry leaves, roasted gram, butter and mix it well. Sprinkle water and mix all these ingredients to make it a thick dough.
4
Making of thattai
Take a zipper paper, spread oil in the paper, make a small ball of the flour, and keep it on the paper. Grease the palm with oil and press the ball to flatten it. Make the patties really thin and prick each thattai with a fork or a toothpick in many places.
5
Deep fry the thattai
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Slowly turn the zipper over your palm. The greased plastic will enable flattened thattai to slip on your hands easily. Gently drop 2-3 flattened thattai in oil. Keep the flame low and allow the thattai to get fried..Turn them to cook evenly until golden yellow/ deep brown. Allow the thattai to cook till all the bubbles cease and also keep the flame in medium till the thattai is cooked completely. Drop them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Once cooled, store them in an air tight container.
6
Serve it
Store in airtight containers and serve as a snack

Glycemic Index

53 Low
Low
Medium
High

Likely to produce a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose for most people.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair this dish with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs, fish, or curd).
  • Add a fiber-rich side salad or non-starchy vegetables.
  • Avoid combining this with another high-carb side in the same meal.

Compare & Substitute

NutrientThattaiMurrukuAri chakliArisi Chakli
Calories170.1 kcal89.4 kcal113.7 kcal113.7 kcal
Carbs25.7 g10.7 g16.3 g16.3 g
Protein2.5 g1.6 g3 g3 g
Fat6.4 g4.5 g4.1 g4.1 g
Fiber0.5 g0.5 g1.5 g1.5 g
Sugar1.6 g0 g0.8 g0.8 g
Sodium282.5 mg54.7 mg62.3 mg62.3 mg
Cholesterol4.4 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

Health Goals Suitability

Weight Loss

At 170.1 kcal per serving, this can fit into a weight loss diet with mindful portion control. Pair with a fiber-rich salad to improve satiety.

Diabetes

With a low glycemic index of 53, this recipe supports stable blood sugar levels.

Muscle Gain

Low protein content (2.5g per serving) — not sufficient alone for muscle building. Combine with high-protein sides like paneer, eggs, chicken, dal, or a protein shake to reach 25-30g protein per meal.

Heart Health

Low cholesterol (4.4mg) and low saturated fat (1.9g) make this heart-friendly. Low sodium content is ideal for blood pressure management.

PCOS

Women with PCOS should pair this with fiber-rich vegetables and a protein source to improve the insulin response. Consider replacing refined ingredients with whole grains or millets.

Thyroid

No goitrogenic ingredients — generally safe for thyroid conditions. The spices aid digestion, which can be sluggish in hypothyroidism.

Portion Guidance

Weight Loss

1 Medium Piece (~41.5g) or slightly less. Pair with a high-fiber side like cucumber raita or salad to feel full on fewer kcal.

Muscle Gain

1 Medium Piece (~41.5g) plus a protein-rich addition (100g paneer, 2 eggs, or 1 cup dal) to hit 25-30g protein per meal.

Diabetes

1 Medium Piece (~41.5g). Pair with whole wheat roti (not rice) to lower glycemic load. Eat protein and fiber portions first, carbs last.

General

1 Medium Piece (~41.5g) provides a balanced portion. Adjust based on your daily kcal target — track accurately in the Hint app.

Recipe Modifications

Boost protein

Add 50g paneer, a boiled egg, or a side of sprouted moong dal. Stirring in 1 tbsp of peanut butter also adds 4g protein.

Lower glycemic load

Replace refined flour (maida) with whole wheat atta, or swap white rice with brown rice or millets like jowar/bajra.

Make diabetes-friendly

Replace potato with cauliflower or bottle gourd. Add a squeeze of lemon — the acidity lowers glycemic response.

Meal prep friendly

Thattai stores well for 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat on stovetop for best texture. Prepare ingredients in advance for quick weeknight cooking.

Common Mistakes

Using too much oil or ghee

Why it matters: Excess oil can double the calorie content without adding nutritional value.

Fix: Measure oil with a tablespoon instead of pouring freely. 1 tbsp = 120 kcal.

Not measuring serving size

Why it matters: The nutrition values are for 1 standard serving. Eating 2-3x the serving means 2-3x the kcal (340.1-510.2 kcal).

Fix: Use the Hint app to scan and log the exact portion you eat for accurate tracking.

Pairing with another high-GI food

Why it matters: Eating rice with another starchy dish doubles the glycemic load, causing sharp blood sugar spikes.

Fix: Choose one carb source per meal. Pair with roti instead of rice, or add a protein-rich side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scientific References

  1. Low glycemic index foods help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

    Brand-Miller J et al. (2003). Low-glycemic index diets in the management of diabetes. Diabetes Care.

    DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.8.2261
  2. Portion control is one of the most effective strategies for managing calorie intake and body weight

    Rolls BJ (2014). What is the role of portion control in weight management? International Journal of Obesity.

    DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2014.82

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