Atharasa is one of the speciality of Mangalorean cuisine, which is extremely famous and a must during the baby shower function as one of the sweets ... spread infront of the wouldbe mother. This recipe is dedicated to my MIL, who made the best Atharasa I have ever tasted in my life.
This delectable dessert recipe is a must have during special & auspicious occasion in Mangalore. There are several variations to this dessert... in the north we have Malpua served during festivals specially during holi, along with other sweets. In Maharashtra there's a similar delicacy known as Anarsa, which is also my favourite. Just like other Mangalorean sweets Atharasa also contains jaggery and coconut in it.
Ingredients :
1 cup raw rice
1/2 cup boiled rice
2 tblsp urad dal
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
4-5 cardamom powdered
1/2 tsp black pepper crushed
1 tblsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 to 3/4 cup jaggery
little salt to taste
oil/ghee for frying
Method :
1. Wash and soak the rice, dal and fenugreek seed for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Grind them in a blender with very little water to a fine smooth paste/ batter ( consistency of a idly batter)
3. Now add the grated coconut and jaggery and give a pulse to mix well.
4. Transfer the batter to a bowl and add salt, cardamom powder, crushed pepper, cumin and sesame seeds. mix well.
5. Heat oil/ghee in a flat base pan to deep fry the Atharasa and try frying one at a time.
6. Pour a ladelful of the batter into the hot oil....for even cooking let it fry on medium flame.
7. Fry on both sides till they turn golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Your Atharasa is now ready to be served.
This delectable dessert recipe is a must have during special & auspicious occasion in Mangalore. There are several variations to this dessert... in the north we have Malpua served during festivals specially during holi, along with other sweets. In Maharashtra there's a similar delicacy known as Anarsa, which is also my favourite. Just like other Mangalorean sweets Atharasa also contains jaggery and coconut in it.
1 cup raw rice
1/2 cup boiled rice
2 tblsp urad dal
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
4-5 cardamom powdered
1/2 tsp black pepper crushed
1 tblsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 to 3/4 cup jaggery
little salt to taste
oil/ghee for frying
Method :
1. Wash and soak the rice, dal and fenugreek seed for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Grind them in a blender with very little water to a fine smooth paste/ batter ( consistency of a idly batter)
3. Now add the grated coconut and jaggery and give a pulse to mix well.
4. Transfer the batter to a bowl and add salt, cardamom powder, crushed pepper, cumin and sesame seeds. mix well.
5. Heat oil/ghee in a flat base pan to deep fry the Atharasa and try frying one at a time.
6. Pour a ladelful of the batter into the hot oil....for even cooking let it fry on medium flame.
7. Fry on both sides till they turn golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Your Atharasa is now ready to be served.
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