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The name combines "nethi," meaning ghee, and "ariselu," which are flat, disc-shaped rice cakes. These festive delicacies are made with rice flour, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), and pure ghee.
Features and preparation
- Ingredients: The primary ingredients are soaked and ground rice, jaggery syrup, ghee, and often sesame or poppy seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Festive treat: Nethi ariselu is especially popular during festivals like Sankranti and Diwali, as well as weddings.
- Texture: The sweets are known for their crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, which have a distinctive, rich ghee aroma.
- Regional variations: The dish is known by various names across South India, including adhirasam in Tamil Nadu and kajjaya in Karnataka
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