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Onam Sadhya is the harvest festival of Kerala. Symbolic of the rich Kerala culture, this lavishly extravagant meal is served on a banana leaf with multiple components like coconut, rice, and dessert dishes like the payasam. This meal not only marks the festive spirit, but also the newly harvested crops in the region.
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Sambhar: This lentil-based dish features vegetables like pumpkin, carrot, with flavours of tamarind and aromatic spices. (Image: Canva)
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Butter Milk: A natural probiotic, buttermilk is a popular summer drink made with yogurt. Made with spices, the Onam Sadhya features a buttermilk spiced with curry leaves, cumin, oil and tempered chillis. (Image: Canva)
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Mango Pickle: An accompanying element in the Onam thali, this pickle adds a touch of spice and sour to the meal and is best paired with rice and sambhar. (Image: Canva)
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Papadam: This crisp fritter is made with rice or khichiya and can also be made of lentil. A crunchy pair with rice, this is a staple across all Onam Sadhya thalis. (Image: Canva)
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Matta Rice: The Kerala red rice is high in fibre and gets its colour from parboiling. Made in high-pressure utensils, it takes longer to cook than other variety of rice. (Image: Canva)
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Banana: A fruit among the vast range of dishes, this fruit is considered auspicious and often symbolises the harvested crop. (Image: Canva)
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Erissery: This coconut-based curry is heavily loaded with several vegetables. Garnished with curry leaves and coconut, it has a balanced taste with a blend of spices. (Image: X)
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Banana Chips: Another crispy accompaniment, banana chips add a fresh flavour to the warm dishes. (Image: Canva)
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Parippu Pradhaman: This traditional dessert made with coconut, jaggery, and lentil has a rich and creamy texture. A constant for several thalis, it is specially made on Onam Sadhya. (Image: Canva) -
Avial: This delicious confluence of vegetables is often made with french beans, potato, and carrot. It features a medley of spices like cumin and fresh chilli in a blend of coconut paste. (Image: X)
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Pal Payasam: This dish is made with rice, milk and sugar. Often made with dry fruits, this requires all the ingredients to simmer and boil to get the perfect texture and sweetness. (Image: Canva)
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Rasam: The most essential meal in the Onam Sadhya thali, it is one of the most easiest dish to prepare. This curry-like consistency dish is tangy and is called Chaaru in Telugu.
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Pachadi: A sweet and tangy dish, this yoghurt-based dish features cucumber with hints of mustard and coconut. It is the perfect contrast to spicy dishes on the Onam Sadhya thali. (Image: Canva)
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