{"id":7163,"date":"2018-03-12T10:30:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T10:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superduperkitchen.wordpress.com\/?p=7163"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:20:16","slug":"kaaradaiyaan-nonbu-salt-adai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superduper-kitchen.com\/index.php\/2018\/03\/12\/kaaradaiyaan-nonbu-salt-adai\/dadpinfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu-Salt Adai"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu Salt Adai<\/strong> is a traditional South Indian savoury dish prepared especially during the auspicious festival of Kaaradaiyan Nonbu<\/span><\/span>. Married women and young girls observe this festival and pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands, remembering the devotion of Savitri towards Satyavan.<\/p>\n

Prepare the savoury version of Kaaradaiyaan Adai using rice flour, soaked and cooked black-eyed peas (karamani), curry leaves, green chillies, mustard seeds, and coconut. Shape the mixture into small discs with a hole in the centre and steam them, creating a wholesome and healthy dish.<\/p>\n

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Significance of Salt Adai in Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu<\/h2>\n

During the pooja, women offer both sweet and salt versions of Kaaradaiyaan Adai<\/strong> along with fresh butter. The traditional prayer chant includes the offering of \u201curugaadha vennaiyum oru adaiyum\u201d<\/strong> (butter that does not melt and an adai), symbolizing devotion and faith.<\/p>\n

While the sweet adai<\/strong> is made with jaggery, the salt adai<\/strong> is loved for its mild spice, aromatic tempering, and soft texture.<\/p>\n

Health Benefits<\/h3>\n