Thiruvathirai Kali
Thiruvathirai Kali is made on Thiruvathirai, a hindu festival celebrated in Kerala and tamilnadu in the month of Dhanu or Margazhi( mid Dec- mid June). Aardhra dharisanam in Tamilnadu corresponds with thiruvathirai in Kerala. Both are related to Lord Shiva. On this day we make thiruvathirai Kali and a side dish for it. The sweet is made with raw rice, coconut and jaggery.ThiruvathiraiThiruvadirai or Arudra Darisanam is celebrated in a grand manner in 5 Sabhas of Sri Natarajar namelyKanakasabha (Gold) at Chidambaram (Thillai)Velli Sabhai (Silver) at MaduraiRatnasabha (Ruby) at TiruvalankaduTamrasabha (Copper) at TirunelveliChitrasabha (Pictures) at KutralamPeople worship Lord Shiva on this day. It takes place on the full moon night in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) and this is also the longest night in a year.In our family we make kali and Kaavathu kootu along with it. We place kali and kaavathu kootu on the banana leaf along with pappadam and offer it to God. In Tamilnadu, they make Thalagam or Ezhu kari kootu along with Kali.
Equipment
- Mixie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw rice
- 2 tbsp Moong dhal
- 1 cup Jaggery
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Grated coconut
- 1 - 2 tsp Ghee
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Roast the raw rice to golden brown. Grind it to coarse powder.
- Add the moong dhal in the pan, roast and half- cook it with required water.
- Heat the water in another vessel, add jaggery and stir it. When it dissolves completely, strain it to remove the dust.
- To this add half cooked moong dhal and let it blend with the jaggery extract.
- When the jaggery extract starts to boil, add the rice powder, mix it well without forming any lumps.
- Finally add grated coconut and stir well.
- At last add ghee and mix well. The kali is ready.
Notes
- Keep some hot water aside ready. and if needed add it to make kali.
- The quantity of water depends on the quality of the rice.