Soak chana dal in water till immersing level for 10-15 mins.
To a mixing bowl add all the ingredients listed under 'To mix'.
Mix this well first.
Then add water little by little.
Mix well to gather to form a dough.
Gather to form a smooth soft dough.
Pinch small portion, make small balls and set aside.
Repeat to finish.
Now start pressing.I used butter paper, you can use ziplock cover too.Grease the butter paper with oil - place 2 balls,slightly press it.
Fold the sheet to have the butter paper on top also.
Then using a flat bottomed bowl press it gently, do not overdo.
It will be slightly thick.
Then press it slightly with your fingers to make it thin evenly.
Prick with fork to avoid puffing.
Repeat to finish and get the thattais done.Slightly tilt the butter paper, slide and remove it.
Heat oil - add 3-4 thattais at a time.
Flip over and fry until golden on both sides. Remove and drain.
Repeat to finish. Crispy perfect thattais ready!