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nippattu
Nippattu| Rice crackers | Karnataka recipe
Written by Jayashree

Nippatu or rice crackers as they may be called are popular snacks prepared during festivities. They can be stored for a long time and can be used with tea or as an evening snack. In Karnataka, nippattu is different from other states. Here is one such kind.Nippattu is a versatile snack. One can play around and make different snacks as chaats with it.

My earlier Diwali snack recipes Besan Ladoo  Poha Chiwda Kodbole  Chakli

nippattu

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice flour ( measurement: 1 cup =250 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon roasted groundnut
  • 1 tablespoon split dahlia (roasted gram)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame
  • 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
  • 2 teaspoon chilly powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
  • salt to taste
  • a few curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oil (warm)
  • oil for frying
  • water for kneading

 

Method:

  1. Keep all ingredients ready.
  2. Discard the skin of the groundnut and coarsely grind it along with roasted gram and desiccated coconut.
  3. Put the rice flour in a wide bowl. Add all ingredients to it.
  4. Heat oil in a pan. Once it is heated, add one tablespoon of oil to this and mix all the ingredients well.
  5. Add a little water and knead to a dough of thick consistency.
  6. Take a small ball of the dough. On a thick sheet or parchment paper, make it into a small disc.
  7. Repeat it for a few more.
  8. Slowly put a few of them into the oil, leave it from the sides, taking care that they do not fold.
  9. Deep fry on medium flame to a golden colour.
  10. Remove on a plate with absorbent paper.
  11. Store in an air-tight container when cooled.

 

nippattu

nippattu

Nippattu rice crackers

Nippattu is a popular dry snack from the state of Karnataka. It is tasty and can be eaten anytime. 
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 20 crackers
Author Jayashree

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon roasted groundnut
  • 1 tablespoon split dahlia
  • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 2 teaspoon chilly powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon warm oil
  • oil for frying
  • water for kneading

Instructions

  • Keep all the ingredients ready.
  • Remove the skin of the groundnuts, coarsely grind it along with split dahlia and desiccated coconut. 
  • Add all dry ingredients to the flour.
  • Heat oil in a pan, once it is heated add one tablespoon oil to this.
  • Mix well. Add little water and mix it to a stiff dough.
  • Take a small ball of the dough. Grease a  thick plastic sheet with a little oil. Make it into a circular disc. 
  • Repeat for a few more, you can fry six at a time (of course depending on the size of the pan)
  • Slowly, let the discs into the oil. Deep fry on medium heat, after sometime, increase it for sometime and then reduce.  It should be golden in colour.
  • Remove them on an absorbent paper. 
  • After sometime, store them in a  container.

Notes

The crackers should be neither too thick or too thin. If they are thick, they tend to be soft while very thin ones become hard to eat.

 

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girlsglamour16
7 years ago

I must say Jayashree, you bring out some amazing recipes. I have tried these crackers once before but never knew the name nor the recipes. Will try making Nipattu Rice Crackers this Diwali. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

PossesstheWorld
7 years ago

As always you have made me hungry and inspired to try cooking a new dish. I hope mine look at good as yours

Monika
7 years ago

I love your recipes!! So inspiring 🙂 and this sounds delicious as always!

Jagruti
7 years ago

I have never tried this dish, but sounds so delicious! Perfect for a coming festivals.

Sapana
Sapana
7 years ago

I loved these nippattu when I tried at a friedn’s house. Looks so crispy and tasty. Happy to connect with you via blog.

afroz261
7 years ago

Never tried this snack but i find it very interesting. With the festivities around the corner, i would like try this soon.

theyellowdaal
7 years ago

Lovely share. Nice and crunch snack??

piyalimutha
7 years ago

I used to buy and store tins of Nippattu to munch on while studying during my engineering days. I have been craving for these for a while now. Thanks to your recipe I will be able to make them at home. Nippattu looks yummy.

Nandita Gupta
7 years ago

I am always on a lookout for snacks to make at home for my family. This is unique and looks good! Thanks for sharing.

Ruchi
7 years ago

Thanks for sharing a beautiful recipe of yummy snack. Will Definately try on diwali

Shubha
7 years ago

looks very delicious Jaya.. perfect tea time snack

Vanitha
7 years ago

One of my favorite tea time snacks! Delicious 🙂

shobhakeshwani
3 years ago

These are so delicious and addictive. Once you start eating you can never stop with one. Even in Andhra we make them the same way.

mayurisjikoni
3 years ago

That is an interesting snack Jayashree. I haven’t tried nippattu but definitely would love to try it as I like any snacks with rice flour. A nice spicy snack.

My Culinary Expressions

These Nippattu rice crackers look a great snack to nibble on during picnics, watching movies, studying or for festivals. Will definitely try my hands at this.

themadscientistskitchen

Ahhhh! its been ages since I made or even eaten Nippattu! You are definitely reminding me of my childhood days! Love to make it. Once it starts raining I will make it we can then enjoy them with tea.

Chef Mireille
3 years ago

loved all the spices that went into these delicious crackers. They were so good!

Azlin Bloor
3 years ago

These look simply amazing, Jaya. I think I would finish a whole bowl in 5 minutes! I wonder if they can be made in an airfryer.

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