Adirasam is a simple sweet south indian dish usually prepared especially for janmashtami . . here is how it is prepared ... take about three measures of rice four and add one measure of jaggery and mix / grind in a dry grinder to blend thoroughly ( add some cardamom if you like ) then make this flour into a thick dough with minimum quantity of water; roll out with hand as shown and deep fry in cooking oil or if you prefer pure ghee till deep brown.. if you roll out thick then it will be soft ( some like it like that ) and if you roll out thin it will be crispy .. ( others like it like that !) and cool it and EAT ! Note: This is an ideal sweet preparation for beginners, requiring almost no secret techniques and is liked by many ..