Athirasam (cheer)

How to Prepare

1. Prepare the rice flour by grinding soaked raw rice and drying it slightly to a coarse texture.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat jaggery with a little water to make a thick syrup (soft ball consistency).
3. Mix the rice flour with the jaggery syrup gradually to form a soft dough.
4. Add cardamom powder and sesame seeds to the dough for flavor.
5. Let the dough rest for 1-2 hours.
6. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc using a rolling pin or by hand on a greased surface.
7. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
8. Fry the flattened discs one by one until golden brown on both sides.
9. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
10. Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.