Sadya (Malayalam: α┤╕α┤ªα╡ìα┤») means banquet in Malayalam. It is a typical feast of the people of Kerala Sadya is traditionally a vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf. People are seated cross-legged on the floor on a mat. All the dishes are served on the leaf and eaten with the hands without using any cutlery….
Onam comes in the month of “Chingam” which is the first month according to the Malayalam Calendar. People put flower mats in front of their houses, to welcome King Mahabali. There will be competition for the laying of flower mats; Keralites all over the world will be celebrating this ten days with pomp and gaiety….
The most important things about Onam are the onakkodi, the new clothes worn on this day and onam sadya, a feast which is quite elaborate. This is usually a feast served on banana leaves and serves rice along with at least an array of 4 dishes. Traditional pickles and papadam are also served. Dessert is…
Onam (Malayalam: α┤ôα┤úα┤é) is a Hindu festival is also known as Vamana Jayanthi celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam (AugustΓÇôSeptember) and lasts for ten days starting on Atham and ending…
Olan (pronounced [o╦Élan]) is a dish that is part of the Kerala cuisine of South India. It is prepared from white gourd, coconut milk and ginger seasoned with coconut oil. Olan is usually served as part of a Sadhya. Recipe Kerala style Ingredients Black-eyed beans – 1 cup White pumpkin – 1 cup…
Koottukari or Koottu curry is a prominent dish in the “Sadhya” of Kerala, south India. It is a yellow curry featuring one or two vegetables such as banana and coconut, and has a hot and sweet taste.
Yam: Chena Taro: Chembu Asafoetida : Kayam Ash gourd : Kumbalanga Banana : Vaazhakka/pazham Bengal gram : Mani Kadala Bitter gourd : Kaippakka (Pavakka) Black gram : Uzhunnu Cabbage : Muttagoosu Cardamom : Elakkaya Cashew nut : Kashuvandi paruppu Green Chili Pepper :…
Carnival of Onam encompasses a spectrum of fascinating activities. Traditional people of Kerala even go out of their way to celebrate the festival exhaustive of stipulated customs and traditions in full grandiose. Besides the various rituals that are meant to be completed in individual households, there are a lot of customary activities that are…