Spicy Salem Thattu Vadai Set: A Crispy & Flavorful South Indian Street Food Sandwich
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About Spicy Salem Thattu Vadai Set: A Crispy & Flavorful South Indian Street Food Sandwich
Craving a taste of South India? Transport yourself to the bustling streets of Salem with this Spicy Salem Thattu Vadai Set recipe. Crispy lentil cakes are piled high with a vibrant beetroot, carrot, and onion slaw, creating an irresistible crunch.Fresh cilantro, green chilies, and a squeeze of lime brighten the flavors, while fiery red and green chutneys add a tantalizing kick. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick snack or a show-stopping party appetizer.Follow our simple guide and experience the authentic, crunchy, spicy, and refreshing flavors of Salem right in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Total15 minutes
Ingredients
Thattu Vadais
- 20 Thattu Vadais or homemade rice flour savory crisps
Filling
Green Chutney
Red Chutney
- 1 Onion cubed, medium, red
- 2 Tomatoes chopped
- 2 clove Garlic or ginger
- 1 tsp Chili Powder red
- 1 tsp Tamarind Paste or a marble-sized piece of tamarind
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup Peanuts roasted, spicy
- 1/4 cup Spicy Boondi (deep-fried chickpea flour batter balls)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cilantro, mint leaves, green chilies, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, stir in lime juice, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté onions and garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Add red chili powder, tamarind paste, and tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Let the chutney cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl, season with salt, and set aside.
- Grate the beetroot and carrots. Thinly slice the red onion. In a bowl, combine the grated beetroot, carrots, onion, chopped cilantro, green chilies, and lime juice. Season with salt and mix well.
- Spread red chutney on one side of half of the thattu vadais. This adds a base of spicy flavor.
- Place a generous spoonful of the filling on top of the chutney-covered vadais. Sprinkle with spicy peanuts and boondi, if desired. These add extra crunch and texture.
- Spread green chutney on the other half of the vadais. Gently top the filled vadais with the chutney-covered ones to create a sandwich. Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- If thattu vadais are unavailable, substitute with papdis, salty crackers like Monaco biscuits, or even Ritz crackers.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- For a more north Indian flavor, use tamarind chutney instead of the tomato-onion chutney.
- Experiment with different types of chutneys (typically used for dosas and idlis), ketchup, or hot sauces like Sriracha or chili sauce for varied flavors.
- For authentic street-style flavor, lightly roast the thattu vadais on an open flame or hot tawa for a few seconds just before assembling to enhance their crispiness and impart a subtle smoky aroma.
- To reduce the heat, use a blend of sweet and spicy chutneys or add a dollop of sweetened yogurt before closing the sandwich.
- Prepare the vegetable filling just before serving and drain any excess liquid from the grated carrots and beetroots to prevent the vadais from turning soggy.
- Garnish the filling with roasted peanuts or sev for added crunch.
Expert Tips
- For extra crispy vadais, you can double fry them. Fry them once as directed, then let them cool slightly. Fry them again briefly just before assembling the sandwich.
- Customize your filling: Add other vegetables like finely chopped cucumber, potatoes, or onions to the mix.
- If you don't have thattu vadais, you can substitute with other flatbread like paratha or even bread slices.
Storage Instructions
- These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh. Assemble them just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 1049kcalCarbohydrates: 205gProtein: 30gFat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.2gSodium: 2565mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6g
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Looks so incredible! Thank you for sharing.
Looks so delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.