Erode Thooyamalli Thattai

Looking for a sweet snack made with natural ingredients? Look no further than Thooyamalli Thattai! Thooyamalli Thattai (also spelled Thooyamalli Thengai Thattai) is a sweet and crunchy candy originating from Erode Tamil Nadu, India. Thooyamalli Thattai are a traditional Tamil Nadu sweet made with rice flour, palm jaggery, and sometimes coconut. A delightful treat with a rich history! 🇮🇳 • This is the base of the thattai. "Thooyamalli" translates to "skin rice" and refers to a specific type of rice, possibly red rice or a combination of raw and boiled rice. Palm Jaggery this natural sweetener, made from the sap of palm trees, is the main source of sweetness in the thattai. It has a rich, caramel-like flavor and a slightly grainy texture. The dominant flavors are the rich sweetness of palm jaggery and the subtle nuttiness of rice flour. Depending on the variation, there might be a hint of nuttiness from added nuts, a subtle floral note from cardamom, or a touch of richness from ghee.