Karthigai Deepam is a popular and one of the oldest festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It falls on the Tamil month of Kaarthigai on full moon day which coincides with Krithikai star in the month of November or December. It is considered as the extension of the Deepavali festival. The whole of Karthigai month people light earthen lamps in front of their houses. On the evening of Karthigai, more lamps/agal vilaku are lit and kept in front of the house, near the windows, balcony of the house, on the kolams etc. It is a beautiful sight to see the lamps lined in front of all the houses. People also burst crackers and celebrate the festival. It is celebrated in a grand manner in Thiruvannamalai.
Here is an interesting recipe using Manna’s Millets for this year’s festival. Bon appetite!
consistency of the batter should neither be thick nor thin. Add grated coconut and mix well.
pour a ladle of adai batter and spread it in a circular motion just as you do for regular adai.
over to the other side. Drizzle another 1/2 tsp of oil and cook well.