Chekkara Ariselu or Sugar Adhirasam is the modern cousin of the jaggery Adhirasam.  It is an immense hit with the young ones at home and a treat to the elders too.  India is a land known for its rich cultural tradition. We always have festivals in line one after the other and every single occasion is a chance for some quality family time. We share our joys, express our affection, and convey wishes to near and dear ones. It is a time to spread smiles and happiness around. Is there any other gift that expresses all this other than a hamper of choicest sweets?  No right!  Especially with Diwali or Deepavali, the must-have item on every household list is the adhirasam.  The adhirasam is sweet of long-standing tradition. Apart from being a ‘Diwali special’, the adhirasam is also an offering and a prasadham in Hindu temples. Ask any die-hard Adhirasam fan and they will elaborate on the wonderful sweet flavor emanating from the dessert made with sugar. The consistency is one that melts in the mouth. The making of the Sugar Ariselu is an intricate process. No wonder that the taste is a perfect culmination of all the expertise! It is almost impossible to believe, but the making of the Adhirasam has multiple stages and special equipment designed for it. There is a pre-processing stage where the dough is prepared using the sugar syrup, the preparation phase of frying the adhirasam and the post-preparation phase where the oil is squeezed out and drained between wooden blocks made for the purpose.