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Adhirasam (Tamil: அதிரசம்) is a type of Indian sweet from Tamil cuisine. The doughnut like pastry has a long history of popularity in Tamil civilization. They are similar in shape to vadai but are not savoury and are eaten as a dessert.Adhirasam is a popular as an offering to the gods during puja prayers both at home and in temples in Tamil Nadu. According to inscriptions from Krishnadevaraya’s time the sweet was made from rice flour jaggery butter and pepper.
