Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Thiruvathira Kali

Thiruvathira kali

This thiruvathira kali and Thalakam are the naivedyams for Lord Shiva on Thiruvathira Day. (Arudra day in Danur masam) Cooked vegetables with savory taste and sweet dish offered to Lord Shiva.
Kaikotti kali or Thiruvathira kali is popular folk dance performed by ladies on this day. Some keep fast and awake through out night playing, singing.

Ingredients

  • Rice.........................1cup
  • Jaggery.....................1cup
  • Grated Coconut.........1/4 cup
  • Cardamom Powder...1/4 tsp

Thiruvathira Festival for Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva

Thiruvathira Kali is a sweet, we make for Thiruvathira festival in Kerala
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Method

  • Wash the rice and spread in a towel to dry. Dry roast the rice till it becomes golden brown. 
  • Grind this rice coarsely. Heat a pan with 2cups of  water and jaggery.  
  • When it boils add the  rice powder and mix  well .(you can keep in cooker too)
  • When the rice is cooked add the coconut and cardamom powder.

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