Adhirasam is a traditional dessert / sweet popular in Tamil Nadu. Made using jaggery and rice, it has a crispy outer and soft on the inside.
A popular sweet of the Kings in the past, Adhirasam is a part of various cultural and spiritual celebrations across the state. It is also offered as a prasadam at many temples and also at homes. Because of this, it is often considered as a food for the gods.
This sweet is best consumed on the same day it is made. But it can be stored for a couple of days too.
Adhirasam
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Adhirasam Recipe
A traditional sweet from Tamil Nadu for all celebrations and festivals.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tamil, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients for Adhirasam
1cupRice
1cupJaggerypowdered
1/2tspCardamom Powder
as requiredOil
How to make Adhirasam
Soak the rice for 30 minutes and drain well. Keep aside to dry completely.
Grind to a smooth powder and keep aside.
Heat a heavy bottomed pan.
Add little water and powdered jaggery.
Simmer till the jaggery has melted and strain.
Transfer the strained liquid back to the pan and bring to a boil.
When it reaches a soft ball stage, add the rice flour and mix.
Add the cardamom powder and stir to combine.
Ensure there are no lumps in the mixture.
Make a ball of this mixture and flatten it on a plastic sheet or greased banana leaf.
Heat oil in a frying pan.
Fry the prepared adhirasams on both sides till golden brown.
Remove and drain excess oil.
Serve.
Recipe Video
This recipe was first published on Feb 19, 2008 and has been updated on Nov 09, 2020.
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