Onam 2023: A Sneak Into Sadya - Feast Of Flavours
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Onam Sadya is a traditional Kerala feast known for its rich diversity of dishes, often numbering around 20 to 30.
Variety of Dishes
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It's a vegetarian extravaganza that showcases the culinary heritage of the region.
Vegetarian Food
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The Sadya is served on a large banana leaf, which acts as a platter.
Banana Leaf Platter
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A central element of the meal is boiled rice, typically served with sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew).
Rice and Sambar
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The dishes are carefully arranged on the banana leaf in a specific order, creating a visual treat.
Intricate Arrangement
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A signature dish of Onam Sadya, avial is a medley of mixed vegetables cooked in coconut and yogurt, seasoned with curry leaves and coconut oil.
Avial
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A simple and flavorful lentil curry, parippu curry is a staple in the Sadya.
Parippu Curry
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No Sadya is complete without payasam, a sweet pudding made from milk, jaggery, rice, lentils, or vermicelli.
Payasam
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This mildly spiced buttermilk curry with vegetables, seasoned with fenugreek, mustard seeds, and red chilies, adds a tangy dimension to the Sadya.
Pulissery
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Pachadi is a side dish that balances the flavors of sweet, sour, and spicy. It's made from various fruits or vegetables.
Pachadi