Athirasa

In today's world, Athirasa is a topic that arouses the interest and attention of people of all ages, nationalities and lifestyles. Whether due to its relevance in popular culture, its impact on society or its implications in the scientific field, Athirasa has managed to capture the attention of millions of individuals around the world. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Athirasa, analyzing its importance, its evolution over time and its influence on various aspects of daily life. From its origin to the present, Athirasa has left an indelible mark on history and continues to generate debates, reflections and discoveries.

Athirasam (Tamil old name Amutharasam or Athiraha)[citation needed] is a sweet in Sri Lankan cuisine. It is a sweet-cake of jaggery and rice flour made into a paste flattened into circles and fried. Athirasa is also famous in India for Diwali.[1][2][3] Athirasa is served on festive occasions along with other sweets such as Kavum, Kokis, and Aluwa.[4][5][3]

References

  1. ^ Pillai, N. Vanamamalai (1982). Temples of the Setu and Rameswaram. Kunj. p. 91.
  2. ^ Alles, Doreen (1997). Traditional foods & cookery down the ages Volume 2 of Facets of Sri Lanka. D. Alles. p. 60. ISBN 955-96018-1-4.
  3. ^ a b "Athirasa | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Sri Lanka | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  4. ^ Gunasekera, Manique (2005). The postcolonial identity of Sri Lankan's English. Katha Publishers. p. 295. ISBN 955-1115-00-7.
  5. ^ de Silva, Deema (2002). Life cycle rituals among the Sinhalese. Sridevi. p. 11. ISBN 955-9419-19-6.


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