Coconut Athirasam Recipe | Diwali Adhirasam

Would you like to learn how to make delicious Coconut Athirasam at home? Follow this simple recipe to prepare a traditional South Indian sweet made with raw rice, jaggery, coconut, and ghee. Coconut Athirasam is soft on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for festivals, poojas, and special occasions. Try this and enjoy.

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Ingredients for making  Coconut Athirasam Recipe

Raw rice – 1 kg
Jaggery – ¾ kg, powdered
Water – ¼ cup
Grated coconut – ½ coconut
Ghee – 1 tablespoon
Groundnut oil – as needed for deep frying

Method for making  Coconut Athirasam Recipe

1. Wash the raw rice thoroughly two or three times. Soak it in water for 12 hours.
2. After soaking, drain the water completely. Grind the rice in a mixer to make a smooth powder.
3. Sieve the rice flour to remove any lumps or coarse particles. Set it aside.
4. Add the powdered jaggery and ¼ cup of water to a wide pan. Heat until the jaggery dissolves completely.
5. Strain the jaggery syrup to remove any impurities. Pour it back into the pan and boil until it reaches the correct consistency.
6. To check the syrup, drop a little jaggery syrup into a bowl of water. If you can gather it and roll it into a soft ball with your fingers, the syrup is ready.
7. Add the grated coconut and ghee to the jaggery syrup. Mix well.
8. Add the sieved rice flour little by little, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
9. Once the mixture comes together into a soft dough, transfer it to a bowl and allow it to cool completely.
10. Cover the dough and let it rest for one full day. Resting the dough helps make the Athirasam soft and flavourful.
11. The next day, grease your hands with a little oil. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
12. Place the dough ball on a greased banana leaf or plate and flatten it into a thick disc. Repeat with the remaining dough.
13. Heat groundnut oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the flattened Athirasam discs.
14. Fry them on both sides until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the oil and drain the excess oil.
15. Allow the Coconut Athirasam to cool before serving.

Coconut Athirasam is ready!

Enjoy this traditional sweet with family during festivals and special occasions.