Thattai is a deep-fried crisp snack made with rice flour, spices. In Tamil nadu these crispy snack is called as Thattai, in Karnataka these are known as Nippattu and in Andhra Pradesh known as Chekku. And this snack is made during festivals like Krishna Jayanthi (Gokulashtmi) or Diwali. Rice flour can be a healthy alternative for wheat in case of a gluten free diet.