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Akkravadisal

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Akkravadisal

Akkravadisal is a vegetarian dessert from South India. It is made with rice, jaggery, ghee and cashew. This recipe serves 6 and takes about 55 min. One serving has about 300 kcal, 5 g protein, 45 g carbs and 12 g fat.

Did you know? A rich Tamil sweet rice pudding. "Akkra" means sweet in some dialects. Prepared in temples as prasadam. Cashew garnishing makes it luxurious. Slow-cooked to perfection.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South India
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 6
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 6)

1 cup raw rice
¼ cup moong dal
1¼ cups jaggery
3¼ cups water
6 tbsp ghee
12 cashew
4 green cardamom
1 pinch edible camphor (optional)

Contains: dairy and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

rice
jaggery

Nutrition per serving

Akkravadisal

300kcal / serving

Protein: 5 g 6%
Carbs: 45 g 58%
Fat: 12 g 35%
Fibre: 2 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	2mg
Calcium	80mg
Magnesium	60mg

How to make Akkravadisal

Rinse the rice and moong dal together and drain well.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee and roast the rice and dal for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
Pressure cook the roasted rice, dal and 3 cups water for 3 whistles, then let the pressure release naturally.
Mash the cooked rice and dal lightly while still warm.
Dissolve the jaggery in 1/4 cup water, strain it, and boil for 3 to 4 minutes to a syrup.
Add the jaggery syrup to the mashed rice and dal and cook on low heat, stirring, for about 10 minutes until thick.
Fry the cashews in 2 tbsp ghee until golden, then crush the cardamom.
Stir in the fried cashews, crushed cardamom, the remaining 3 tbsp ghee and the camphor, then serve warm.

Serves 6 · prep 15 min · cook 40 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Akkravadisal: videos

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அக்காரவடிசல்/AKKARAVADISALAthi's Kitchen · 641 views

அக்காரவடிசல் சுலபமாக செய்வது எப்படி ? How to make Akkaravadisal in a very easy wayHoneybunch · 392 views

#Akkravadisal How to cook Akkravadisal sweet ? அக்காரவடிசல் செய்வது எப்படி என்று பார்ப்போம்Noolagam samayal · 319 views

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Quick answers

Is Akkravadisal vegetarian?

Yes. Akkravadisal is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Akkravadisal?

About 300 kcal per serving, with 5 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Akkravadisal from?

Akkravadisal comes from South India.

What is Akkravadisal made of?

The main ingredients are rice, jaggery, ghee and cashew.

How long does Akkravadisal take to make?

About 55 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 40 min to cook.

How many people does this Akkravadisal recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 6. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Akkravadisal?

Akkravadisal is usually eaten as a dessert.

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