Thavaladai (Rice and Dal Cutlet)

Thavaladai ( Rice and Dal Cutlet)

Thavaladai (Rice and Dal Cutlet)
<> Thavaladai is a traditional South Indian Snack.
<> Protein Rich.
<> Flavoured with Cumin and Pepper.

Ingredients Needed
1. Raw Rice 1 cup
2. Boiled Rice 1 cup (Idly Rice)
3. Toor dal 1 cup
4. Channa dal 1 cup
5. Pepper 2 tsp
6. Cumin Seeds 3 tsp
7. Dried Red Chillies 3 or according to taste
8. Grated coconut 3 table spoons
9. Oil
10. Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
11. Curry leaves.
12. Salt to taste
13. Water 3 1/2 cups for 1 1/2 cups rawa.
14. Hing.

Method
1. Wipe rice and dal (to remove the top powder) in a dry towel and dry grind it like rawa.
2. Grind Coconut, Dried Chillies, Cumin Seeds and Pepper without adding water.
3. Heat oil in a kadai, add Mustard seeds, when it starts splutter add water.
4. Now goes grinded Masala, Salt and let it boil.
5. Like Upma, mix Rice and Dal Rawa thoroughly.
6. Keep close it with a lid for 3 mins in slow flame.
7. Let the mixture cool, take small ball and flatten (thick) it like pattis.
8. Shallow fry both sides till crisp.

{ Serve Hot with Coconut Chutney or Tomato Thokku.}