Top ten recipes for Onam Sadya

The Onasadya, an elaborate spread of mouthwatering delicacies served on fresh plantain leaf, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting aspects of the Onam celebrations. From the piping hot rice and dal with a dash of ghee to the avial and sambar, and finally the delectable payasam (dessert), the sadya is truly a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that will tantalise your taste buds.

It is an art to serve the dishes on the plantain leaf, making the sadya platter visually appealing and appetising. Check out the recipes for ten delectable dishes that could be served at this year’s special onasadya.

The wise man Vararuchi compares the sweet, spicy, and tangy inji curry to 108 dishes. Inji curry, which contains the goodness of fresh ginger and other aromatics, can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Try this simple varutharacha inji curry recipe with roasted coconut.

Chips made from banana

A few plantain chips served on the plantain leaf’s left end add colour, crunch, and texture to the sadya. Here’s how to make crispy, wafer-thin plantain chips.

puli inji

Dates puli inji is the star of your sadya platter’s sweet dishes. It goes well with all other curries and piping hot rice. For this year’s Onam sadya, try this simple recipe for dates puli inji.

Special olan

The main ingredient in this special olan, which is an unavoidable dish for the onam sadya, is bottle gourd. This dish can be made with either raw or roasted coconut, depending on your preference. The olan made with raw coconut mixture is white in colour, whereas the olan made with roasted coconut is light brown in colour.

Pachadi

This Onam, pachadi made with rich curd and tangy mango is a must-have. It adds a subtle balance to a composition.

Kalan

Kalan has a slightly creamy texture and a flavour similar to puliserry. This sour dish is essential for balancing the flavours in Onam sady

Parippu (dal curry)

Sadya is not complete without a spoonful of thick and fragrant dal curry poured over hot rice. It’s best served with ghee and crumbled papadams. The delectable combination of dal curry and ghee serves as the ideal prelude to the nutritious sadya.

A special avial

Avial, a dish made with a variety of nutritious and colourful vegetables, takes pride of place on the sadya platter. This avial recipe uses seven delectable vegetables and is relatively simple to prepare.

Chenathandu cheru payar thoran.

The yam stem and green gramme ‘thoran’ (stir fry) is a delicious and nutritious dish that is high in protein and fibre. The dish will taste best if you prepare it with organic yam stem grown in your own backyard.

Payasam Ilaneer

The perfect way to end an incredible sadya is with some ilaneer or tender coconut payasam, which is both delicious and refreshing. This dessert is made with both the sweet water and the soft flesh of tender coconut.

 

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