Onam Sadya (sadhya) recipes: Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated by the people of Kerala irrespective of caste or creed. It is one of the most popular festival of Kerala. It also marks the homecoming of King Mahabali and the festival falls during the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug-Sept).
King Mahabali's rule was considered to be the golden era of Kerala, I remember this song about the reign of Mahabali which was taught at school as a child...I do still remember the first few lines, "Maveli nadu vaneedum kalam, Manusharellarum onnupole, amodhathode vasikkum kalam......" Which is translated as.... "When Maveli ruled the land, all the people were equal, and people were joyful and merry; They were free from harm...."
Onam sadya is another indispensable part of the festival, on "Thiruvonam" Keralities make a festive meal known as "sadya" and all the family members try to be at home for "Thiruvona Sadya"; which is an elaborate meal laid on fresh banana leaves.
Rice and curries is the main part and ends with a different kinds of payasams, banana chips etc. I have made a collection of recipes for your onam sadya, please click on the link beneath the pictures for the recipe.
Some years back, while travelling I saw this beautiful floral carpet at Kottayam Railway Station. All with flowers....beautiful isn't it??
Have a wonderful Onam holidays with family and friends, enjoy food!
King Mahabali's rule was considered to be the golden era of Kerala, I remember this song about the reign of Mahabali which was taught at school as a child...I do still remember the first few lines, "Maveli nadu vaneedum kalam, Manusharellarum onnupole, amodhathode vasikkum kalam......" Which is translated as.... "When Maveli ruled the land, all the people were equal, and people were joyful and merry; They were free from harm...."
Onam sadya is another indispensable part of the festival, on "Thiruvonam" Keralities make a festive meal known as "sadya" and all the family members try to be at home for "Thiruvona Sadya"; which is an elaborate meal laid on fresh banana leaves.
Rice and curries is the main part and ends with a different kinds of payasams, banana chips etc. I have made a collection of recipes for your onam sadya, please click on the link beneath the pictures for the recipe.
Some years back, while travelling I saw this beautiful floral carpet at Kottayam Railway Station. All with flowers....beautiful isn't it??
Have a wonderful Onam holidays with family and friends, enjoy food!
your semiya payasam is the best. i have tried the both pressure cooker one as well as condensed milk version.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mitha...Happy Onam in advance.
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Ramya!
DeleteNice collection....happy onam to you ..in advance...
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