 Munthiri kothu | |
| Alternative names | Paniyaram, payatham urundai |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India, Sri Lanka |
| Region or state | Kanyakumari District, Jaffna District |
Munthiri kothu (Tamil: முந்திரி கொத்து) is a unique festival sweet from Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, South India. It is also known as paniyaram (Tamil: பணியாரம்) or payatham urundai (Tamil: பயத்தம் உருண்டை) in Sri Lanka.
To prepare it, dhall is roasted in a kadai, possibly with a little ghee. This is then cooled and crushed into a fine powder. Sesame seeds and coconut flakes are similarly and separately roasted and powdered. These powders are then combined with cardamom and jaggery syrup. This is then split into marble-sized balls.[1]
A batter consisting of maida flour, rice powder, turmeric and salt is made by adding water carefully to prevent lump formation. A kadai with ghee is heated, and the golf-ball-shaped fritters are deep fried.
References
- ↑ "Traditional snacks" The Hindu
