Category: Onam Recipes

Onam Sadya is an inevitable part of our very own festival. The grand vegetarian feast which includes the Kerala matta rice (parboiled red rice) as the main dish. The rice is accompanied by a variety of vegetarian side dishes and variety of puddings called payasam or pradaman, all of them having their own very unique flavor. The Sadya is  served in plantain leaves. Crackers like pappadam and chips, the plantain chips and the jaggery sweetened plantain chips are also served along with the Sadya.  

There are rules for where to place each dish on the plantain leaf in a specific order and also for having them. Have it the traditional way…. Use your hands…. that’s how we enjoy the Sadya in Kerala. This will help you enjoy the real taste of all those more than 20 dishes in your grand vegetarian meal.

Here I am sharing all those great Onam recipes in the way I prepare it for Onam. Enjoy

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Pulissery / Spiced Buttermilk Cocon...

Pulissery,an authentic Kerala dish, is an inevitable part of Onam sadya. The curry can be prepared in less time and goes well with hot rice. The spiced buttermilk is a probiotic rich curry dish which is purely vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Pulissery can be made in many ways. I had shared a pulissery recipe with cucumber some time back. That was made with lemon ... READ MORE

Mango Pudding with Coconut Milk/ Ma...

Mango pudding is a yummy delicious dessert made in Kerala style. They are known by the name mambazham (mango) prathaman (pudding made with coconut milk). Watch the video of making this delicious mango pudding at myeatingspace.com
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Mango pudding is my Onam special dessert this year. The main attraction of any grant feast is the dessert, I think. I will be ... READ MORE

Rasam without Rasam Powder/ Tomato ...

Rasam is a South Indian soup served as a side dish and healthy drink. This tomato tamarind soup is very easy to make with all ingredients available easily. They are served in the beginning of a heavy meal like Onam Sadya to make a good appetite or to the end of the meal to help digestion. This healthy soup is considered good for intestine problems also. They have many medicinal benefits also.
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Rasam is a spicy soup made with tomato and tamarind extract. They are seasoned up with garlic and black pepper. They are ... READ MORE

Plantain Stir-fry - Ethakka mezhuku...

Plantain stir-fry, an easy and healthy side dish with lots of dietary fiber. This is a staple dish of Onam sadya in Kerala. Unripe plantains are used to make this dry dish.
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Plantain stir-fry is the most common dry dish made for Onam Sadya since it is the easiest preparation, Also plantains are ... READ MORE

Beetroot Kichadi - Beetroot Sauce

Beetroot Kichadi is a deep colored sauce made with cooked beetroot, coconut and yogurt. They make a rich package of all the vital nutrients and minerals with probiotic benefits. They can also be used as a dip with a slight tangy taste.
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Beetroot Kichadi is the rich colored dish in Onam sadya. It is also one of the easiest dishes to prepare. They are ... READ MORE

Sambar Without Sambar Powder/ Lenti...

Recipe for Sambar without sambar powder is an authentic Onam dish from Kerala Sadya. This vegetable lentil stew resembles a chowder with spices and vegetables. The dish is purely vegan and nutrient rich.
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Sambar without sambar powder is today’s recipe to share in Onam Sadya Special. For those who wonder what in the food ... READ MORE