chettinad Aadi kummayam
Chettinad Kummayam is a traditional sweet dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, India. It is traditionally sweet prepared during the Tamil month of Aadi Tuesdays, Fridays. also given to young girls after attaining puberty to strengthen their bones. This special sweet is also prepared during weddings, special occasions
health benefits
Alteration for store-bought flour?
traditionally it is prepared by dry roasting rice, moong dal, and urad dal separately but for the instant version I used flour
can I use sugar?
traditionally equal quantity of palm sugar and jaggery is used but since I didn’t find good ones I used jaggery. You can also use sugar.
jaggery syrup consistency?
the goal is to melt jaggery. Avoid string consistency. You can make jaggery water on the stovetop.
can I reduce ghee?
ghee gives aromatic flavor and taste. You can substitute it with sesame oil. Reducing ghee quantity might alter
optimal heat to cook
always cook on low - medium flame. Avoid high flame
Shelf life
stays good at room temperature for 2-3 days.
ingredients
1/2 cup urad flour 2 tablespoon moong dal flour 1 tablespoon + 1/2 tablespoon rice flour 1/4 cup + 1/2 tablespoon ghee 1/2 cup + extra jaggery 1 cup + 1/4 cup hot water
how to make kummayam with step-by-step pictures
first sieve the flour mixture
measure and take 1/2 cup for the recipe. Save the rest for later
microwave jaggery and water; jaggery water
add ghee and heat
furthermore, add the flour; mix well and roast till it boils
add hot water
mix well and saute till the mixture turns nonsticky
furthermore, filter and add jaggery water
mix well and break the lumps; cook till it turns into a whole mass
finally, add 1/2 tablespoon ghee; mix well and turn off the stove
