Sambar

S ambar is one unavoidable item on the sadya menu. With onam fast approaching, I thought sharing a sambar recipe would be apt. Wh…

Butternut Squash Erissery

T he one thing I am thankful for is that my family is not very particular of having just the Indian veggies for our meals. We do …

Dates Payasam

O nam Sadya is incomplete without a payasam. Infact, its the highlight of an onam sadya, right? We always try to go with the Cher…

Kaplanga Pulissery

P ulissery or Moru curry is a must for Sadya. I am not a big fan of sambar but Pulissery and Parippu curry are my favorites to p…

Kerala Parippu Curry

O nam is fast approaching. Sadya is what comes into my mind when I speak of Onam. We don't usually get to eat food on banana …

Kovakka Kichadi or Ivy Gourd in yogurt sauce

O nam Sadya has a wide list of items on the menu and one of it is Kichadi. Pavakka Kichadi and Kovakka Kichadi is equally liked …

Padavalanga Thoran / Snake Gourd stir fry with coconut

P adavalanga Thoran was one of the frequently made thorans for rice while we were in Bangalore or Pune. When we came to US we re…

Olan

O lan is one thing that we make only for onam. So, I say it is as one onam sadya special dish. However, there is no such restrict…