Baatt Pathal / Baattathal - Crispy Snack

         Baatt Pathal / Baattathal is a crispy snack, common in North Malabar ( Kasaragod ) in Kerala. Popular snack around the time of Eid.....Can be stored in air tight containers for upto 2 months.

Ingredients:

2 cups raw rice/ pachari

1 cup dried coconut slices/ kotta thenga, thinly sliced

1 1/2- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds

salt

oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Wash and soak rice in water for 3-4 hours. Grind it adding enough water and salt to a thick batter.
2. Add dried coconut slices and sesame seeds to the batter and mix well.
3. Heat the prepared batter in a pan for 2-3 minutes in medium flame. Transfer to a bowl or plate and knead well to a dough and make small balls out of this dough.

    4. Place each ball in a pathiri or puri press between two plastic covers and press it to a thin small round shape like puri.

    5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the prepared baatt pathals on both sides till golden brown. 

    6. Store in an air tight container and enjoy with your tea...