Thiruvathirai Kali, is a classic Tamil dish made during the Thiruvathirai festival. This flavorful, mildly sweet dish is made with roasted rice, jaggery, and a hint of cardamom, offering a divine taste and aroma. It is traditionally paired with Ezhu Kari Kootu (7-vegetable stew).
Ingredients
- Raw Rice- 1 cup Raw Rice
- Jaggery- ¾ cup Jaggery (powdered)
- Water- 2 cups Water
- Moong Dal- 2 tbsp Moong Dal (optional, enhances taste)
- Ghee- 2 tbsp Ghee
- Cashews- 10 Cashews
- Grated Coconut- 1 tbsp Grated Coconut (fresh)
- Cardamon Powdered- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
- Salt- A pinch of Salt