Onam 2021
There’s nothing better than food and celebration at a festival. The gathering of the families, the exchange of gifts, the dress-up of everyone, the good food, the ambience, etc. Sadhya is also celebrated during the Onam festival. All over the world, the celebration of Onam begins on August 12. This festival is celebrated in memory of King Mahabali, who was kind and loved by all. It is believed that he returned to Kerala on Onam, which is why we celebrate for 10 days. Harvest Festival 2021 will take place on August 21. Beginning August 12, the festival continues until September 23. Onam is the star of the show. Traditional white sarees will be worn by the women, while the men, in veshti (dhoti), will be worn by the men. There is a special snake boat race called vallam kali during the Onam celebration. The boat is used for water races.
A number of delicious food items, decorations, and activities accompany this festival for the Malayalis. In the end, nothing beats the grand spread of the Onam Sadhya, which is a big part of this festival. For Onam, 26 or more vegetarian dishes with over 600 ingredients are prepared and served on banana leaves.
Check out this list of Sadhya’s dishes
MANGO CURRY
Mango curry may also be called raw mango curry. This traditional curry combines raw mango with coconut milk. You can enjoy this curry with rice dipped in coconut oil to give you an onam feeling! Ads by
Ellisheri
A mix of pumpkin, red beans, and coconut is called Ellisheri. Rice can be mixed with it for enjoyment. Onam Sadhya features this dish as an important part of the feast.
Pulissery
Kerala’s traditional dish has subtle flavors. Curd is added along with grated coconut and vegetables of your choice, from pumpkin to cucumber.
Chenna Mezhkkupuratti
In this dish, yam is cut into thin slices with boiled spices. Coconut oil is used to fry it later.
Inji Curry
The preparation of this dish is the first thing most Malayali households do before celebrating 10 days of Onam. Jaggery, tamarind, and ginger are used to make this dish.
Parippu Curry
Moong dal is parippu. Spices and coconut are used in this dish. This is a zone of comfort for everyone. When eaten with rice, you’ll be blessed.
Chor
Rice is also known as chor. In Onam Sadhya, this is one of the most important rituals. Traditionally, red rice is served with this dish in Kerala. Chor with all curry is an awesome combination that you will never forget!
Sambhar
Sambhar is an essential part of every dish, but will any dish ever be complete without it? Sambhar, however, differs in style and recipe from family to family, as does the preparation. The main component of Sambhar is lentils and tamarind.
Pachadi
Generally, it is made with coconut or pineapple or a combination of both.
Morru Kachiyatha
Among Malayalis, morru kachiyatha is a favorite food. Black sesame seeds and ginger are boiled with garlic, shallots, and curd to make this dish.
Avial
The entire Sadhya is incomplete if there is no Avial. Avial is a thick curry with coconuts and curry leaves prepared with 13 vegetables common in the Western Ghats.
Kichadi
A spicy yoghurt is mixed with any vegetables you like, from okra to bitter gourd. There is nothing like this dish to make you crave more!
Rasam
Everyone’s source of digestion is Rasam. Curry leaves, tomato and tamarind are all part of Rasam. Parippu curry, rasam, and chor are the best things in the world!
Kootu Curry
Coconut, raw bananas, and kaala (black) chana combine to make this wholesome curry. There is no liquid in this dish, unlike many others. It is a dry dish.
Inji Thayir
This dish is made with curd, black sesame seeds and spices. This dish is not complete without sliced ginger.
Thoran
This is a staple Malayali dish prepared for every household. This dish does not require a proper vegetable. This is generally made with cabbage or carrots or even beans with grated coconut.
Sharkara Varatti
This is a Kerala style banana candy where raw bananas are deep-fried and coated in jaggery and cardamom, cumin and dry ginger are added as additional flavours.
Pappadam
Pappadam also called papad is made out of rice flour. It is either fried or cooked until it becomes crunchy.
Naranaga Curry
This is a lemon pickle to add extra spice to your Sadhya meal.
Kaalan
This dish is made with yoghurt, raw banana or yam and has grated coconut.
Poovan Pazham
It is essentially a smaller banana. Try mashing it well with Payasam (kheer) and pappadam to give an extra crunch.
Pazham Pradhaman
Just like mashing poovan pazham, payasam and pappadam, pazham pradhaman is done the same way. It is made with rice ada, thin coconut slices, jaggery and cashew nuts.
Upperi
In this list, there is nothing more beloved than Upperi or Banana Chips. During Onam Sadhya, a handful of banana chips is served at the beginning, followed by the other 25 dishes of Sadhyans, and generous amounts of grated coconut. Ellisheri is one of the essential dishes served at the festival.
Olan
Coconut milk, ginger, and white gourd or ash gourd are seasoned with coconut oil and white gourd or ash gourd.
Morru Kachiyatha
There is nothing more comforting for Malayalis than this dish. Yoghurt is boiled with sesame seeds, shallots, ginger, and garlic.
Neyy
A spoonful of ghee is poured over rice and parripu to give them an extra flavour.
Palada Pradhaman
Rice ada, milk, and dry fruits are used to make this sweet dish. After the spices have been added, it is served to balance them out.