* Athirasam / Adhirasam/ Ariselu / Kajjaya is a famous south Indian homemade sweet. This deep-fried sweet is prepared on the occasion of Diwali in Tamil Nadu. Jaggery Adhirasam is most commonly made for the occasion which appears brown and tastes soft while the sugar made is slightly crispy and appears white. * Athirasam roughly translated to excess/boundless of sweetness is true to its name. The origin of Athirasam is said to trace back to the reign of Krishnadevaraya which mentions the sweet made of rice flour, jaggery, butter, and pepper. Many states of India hold a claim for this sweet patty. This sweet is famous in Nepal and Sri Lanka too. A version of this sweet, Denderam is very popular in Malaysia too. HEALTH BENEFITS : Good for weight loss. Purify blood. Improve immunity and intestinal health. Prevent constipation and respiratory problem. Good for the liver. Control blood pressure.