Here’s a simple breakdown of how Ariselu is made:
Rice Flour: Rice flour forms the base of the sweet. It is typically made from soaking rice, grinding it, and then roasting it to make a fine powder.
Jaggery Syrup: Jaggery is melted and mixed with water to form a syrup, which gives Ariselu its distinct flavor and sweetness.
Ghee: Ghee is used both for greasing the cooking surface and adding richness to the dough.
Sesame Seeds: These are added for extra flavor and texture.
Preparation: The rice flour is combined with the jaggery syrup, and the dough is kneaded. It is then shaped into round or oval discs, and shallow fried in ghee or oil until golden brown.
