Onam Sadhya: Kerala’s traditional feast has 26 items; know list and rules here

Onam Sadhya brings Kerala’s rich culinary heritage to the banana leaf with an elaborate vegetarian feast. Read on to discover 26 traditional dishes and serving customs.

New Delhi: Onam, the harvest festival, is one of the most popular celebrations in Kerala. Onam preparations and celebrations continue for 10 days, and this year the festival will begin from August 16 and will extend up to August 30. Malayalis around the world observe the harvest festival and the return of the legendary King Mahabali by organising a grand feast, also known as Onam Sadhya. It is the celebration of diversity and cultural heritage through food. Typically served at lunch on a banana leaf, this vegetarian feast includes parboiled red rice, multiple side dishes, savoury items, pickles, and desserts.

A platter of Onam Sadhya has six tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent. Traditionally, over two dozen vegetarian dishes are made for this grand feast. Preparations for this auspicious occasion generally begin a few days in advance. This lavish feast presents an astonishing line-up of 26 dishes, each........

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