Pathiri is a sort of pancake made of rice flour. It is part of the local cuisine among the Mappilas (Muslims) of Kerala. Crushed rice is made into white dough and baked on pans called oadu. After preparation, sometimes Pathiri is soaked in coconut milk, to keep it soft and to increase taste.Pathiri is also known as Ari Pathil or Pathil in some parts of the Malabar region. The word Pathiri has its origin traced to the Arabic word fateerah meaning "Pastry". It is believed that Pathiri is a result of the Arab influence in Malabar, when they came centuries ago to spread the message of Islam.
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