ONAM SADHYA

Onasadya
Onasadhya is the most delicious part of the grand festival called Onam

Rich and the poor, everybody prepares Onasadya in a grand fashion as people of Kerala are extremely devotional and passionate when it comes to Onasadya. So much so that, it has lead to saying, 'Kaanam Vittum Onam Unnanam'. Meaning - men go to the extend of selling all their possessions for one Onam Sathya.

The dishes are served on specific places on the banana leaf in specific order. For example, the pickles are served on the top left corner and the banana on the bottom left corner. The most common ingredients in all the dishes are rice, coconut and coconut oil as they are abundant in Kerala. Coconut milk is used in some dishes and coconut oil is used for frying and also as an ingredient in others.

There are variations in the menu depending on the place and religion. Some communities, especially those in the northern part of Kerala, include non-vegetarian dishes in the sadhya. Although custom was to use traditional and seasonal vegetables, it has become common practice to include vegetables such as carrots, pineapples, beans in the dishes. Tradition has it that Onion and garlic are not typically used in the sadhya. 

 Onam Recipes

Check out this extensive and delectable array of Onam Recipes! The collection consists of recipes for traditional and extremely popular Onam dishes. Try out these Onam Festival recipes with love and celebrate Onam with loved ones. 

 Parippu Curry ( Dal)

                  

                                                   Sambar. 



 Pulissery
       

                                                                 Rasam




  Avial.          

 Olan

Puliyinchi ,    Instant Mango Pickle,  Lemon Pickle   

Erisheri, Cabbage Thoran,  Kootu Curry .  

And special Ona Payasam( kheer)  - PALPAYASAM , PALADA PRADHAMAN