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    Home » Thali & Spreads » Onam Sadya Recipes | Keral Sadya Lunch Menu

    Onam Sadya Recipes | Keral Sadya Lunch Menu

    Published: Sep 6, 2015 · Modified: Nov 9, 2020 by Srivalli · 15 Comments

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    This page is to showcase Onam Sadya that I prepared for the Indian States. This is no way covers the elaborate feast that is normally prepared.
     
    I am planning to update this page with other dishes that will be prepared later.
     
    Sadya is always served on a fresh Banana Leaf. There is even a procedure on where to place which dish.
    Onam Sadya Feast

    Onam Sadya Feast

    Read Onam Sadya Recipes Preparation to know how one can cook 12 dishes at the same time.
     
    How is Onam Sadya served?
     
    On the bottom left half of the leaf a small banana is placed, next pappadam/appalam
     
    Then sarkara varatti /jaggery coated banana chips and upperi/banana chips
     
    Next from the top left half of the banana leaf pickles is served
     
     
     
    Thoran /Mezhupuratti (vegetable stir fry with coconut)

    Avarakkai Thoran

     

     
    Kerala Style Urulakizhangu Thoran
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Next Pachadis and Khichadis

     
    Vellarikka - Cucumber Pachadi

     

     
     
     
     
     
     

     

     

    Next comes different kinds of Side Dishes

    Kootu Curry / Roasted Coconut with Mixed Vegetables and Chickpeas
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Olan
     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

     

    Aviyal

    Avial
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Now the plantain leaf is filled with all the side dishes

    The rice is served at the bottom center of the banana leaf.
     
    Chemba Rice with Paruppu Curry
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

     

    First parippu curry is served along with ghee.

    Next rice is served with Sambhar
     
    Varutharacha Sambar
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Next Kalan, Kurukku Kalan, Moru Curry

    Vendakkai Mor Kulambu

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Rasam
     
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Finally the Desserts /Payasam's.

    Palada Payasam
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    This Erissery Recipe is yet another easy one you can make.

    I hope everybody makes this feast at least once to enjoy the different dishes!

    « Onam Sadya Recipes Preparation | How to plan for Onam Sadya
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    Comments

    1. Sapana Behl says

      September 06, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      I also wanted to do kerala thali but couldn't gathered the courage to do so.You have done it so nicely.

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani says

      September 07, 2015 at 1:01 am

      Even though I have made a Sadya, yet a couple of things are new to me...a lovely post.

      Reply
    3. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

      September 07, 2015 at 2:21 am

      amazing valli!!! that is such an elaborate and beautiful spread...

      Reply
    4. Kalyani says

      September 07, 2015 at 7:04 am

      Beautiful spread !! Wonder what other thaalis u hv planned for d week

      Reply
    5. Rakesh says

      September 07, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      This is not Kerala Sadhya...this is not the way of arranging recipe ...So many things are missing.

      Reply
    6. Usha says

      September 07, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Wow, that is a big meal with too many items on the plate. Will check your how prepared this onam sadya.

      Reply
    7. Srivalli says

      September 07, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks everybody!

      Rakesh I have given a disclaimer that this is no way how a complete Sadya. I am hoping I will one day make the entire Sadya and update the picture.

      thank you for dropping by!

      Reply
    8. Sandhiya says

      September 08, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Wonderful spread and love each dish in this spread

      Reply
    9. Priya Suresh says

      September 12, 2015 at 5:49 am

      Omg, wat a spread..Looking on ur clicks itself makes my tummy full, loads of efforts Valli, dunno how u manage to do like this.

      Reply
    10. Pavani N says

      September 17, 2015 at 2:11 am

      Lovely Sadya spread Valli. Kudos to your efforts.

      Reply
    11. Archana Potdar says

      September 18, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Wow Vallli thats intricate detail. Love it

      Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar says

      September 19, 2015 at 4:00 am

      I have never attempted to make Onam sadya being afraid of making too many dishes. You have nailed it..

      Reply
    13. Chef Mireille says

      September 30, 2015 at 3:21 am

      I am speechless what a spread and great explanation

      Reply
    14. Padmajha PJ says

      October 02, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Preparing a Sadya meal is one of my to-do things but I am not sure when that will happen. The dishes you have chosen looks so good Srivalli.You have loads of patience to cook , click and present such a wonderful spread...

      Reply
    15. Manjula Bharath says

      October 07, 2015 at 6:59 am

      Oh my god such an elaborate yella saapadu 🙂 I wud love to finish them all now you have so much energy lady can't even think of beating your energy level .. I been making sadya for 2 yrs for blog and family sake every time I seen others sadya I think of making it better next time you have made me look back.. awesome spread and lovely clicks !! drool .. drool

      Reply

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