Ariselu

Ariselu is a disc-shaped, deep-fried sweet made with rice flour and jaggery syrup, giving it a rich golden-brown color and a chewy texture. It is often flavored with cardamom and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

• Especially prepared during Makara Sankranti and Deepavali.

• Considered auspicious and often offered as Naivedyam in temples or rituals.

• Traditionally made in bulk and shared among family and neighbors during festivals.