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| INSTANT ADHIRASAM |
Adhirasam is a traditional Diwali sweet in Tamilnadu. This was prepared using Rice flour and jaggery syrup. The consistency of the mix should be correct to get the perfect texture & taste of Adhirasam.
Here, in this Instant Adhirasam, I used Wheat flour and Jaggery syrup and the process is simple compared to Traditional Adhirasam. Crunchier outside and soft inside.
INGREDIENTS:- (use the same cup for all measurements)
Wheat flour - 1 cup
Jaggery, grated - 1 & half cup
Table Salt - a pinch
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Fruit Salt - 1/2 tsp
Water - for making the jaggery syrup
Oil - for deep frying
JAGGERY SYRUP PREPARATION:-
Heat a pan, add jaggery to it. Add water to the level of the jaggery. Allow it to boil. The syrup should not be in watery consistency. The consistency should be neither too thick nor too thin. Add cardamom powder to it. Let it rest for a few minutes, so that, the residues will settle.
METHOD:-
Sieve the wheat flour, table salt and set aside. Sieving helps in equal distribution of air circulation. Filter the jaggery syrup and add it to the wheat flour. Mix well, so that there should not be any lumps. Add fruit salt and mix well. Set aside for one hour.
Note:- If the batter is in pouring consistency, then Adhirasams will absorb more oil.
If the batter is in thick consistency, then Adhirasams will not cook properly
Heat oil in a flat bottomed Kadai/pan. The oil should be hot enough, when u drop a batter into the oil, it should immediately rise up.
REDUCE the flame and using a soup spoon, pour the batter into the oil, slowly; so that the Adhirasam will be in round shape. ( Initially, I fried one Adhirasam. Later, I fried four Adhirasams at a time).
Keep the flame in MEDIUM. The Adhirasam will rise upwards; now flip the other side to fry. Flip it as and when required.
Now keep the flame in HIGH, flip it, till Adhirasams were fried in golden color. Remove the Adhiram from the oil and transfer it to a strainer. (Here, Adhirasams will look like puffed)
Now, using a cup, hardly press the Adhirasam, so that it remains flat.
Delicious Instant Adhirasams were ready to serve.
See Also for ADHIRASAM
WHEAT BURFI
SWEET SOMAS