This halwa popularly known as thiruvathirakkali is prepared on Thiruvathira,considered Birthday of Lord Shiva
Kali and koottu are offered as neivedyam.
A simple never fail recipe..
Arrowroot powder-1/4 cup
Jaggery powdered-1/2 cup
Grated or thin sliced coconut-1 tbsp
Cardamom powder- a pinch
Water- 3/4 cup
Ghee-2 tbsps
Method
Dissolve jaggery in water and strain impurities
Heat on medium flame till it turns into consistency of a syrup
Dissolve arrowroot powder in water and cook it in low flame till it turns transparent
Add jaggery syrup at this stage along with coconut scrapings and ghee
Keep stirring till halwa leaves sides
Add cardamom and a spoon of ghee before turning off the stove
Allow it to cool
You can transfer into any mould of your choice and turn upside down after it cools down completely
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