The biggest festival of Kerala “Onam” is On!! This
traditional harvest festival is celebrated every year in the month of Chingam. Moreover,
the festival celebration goes for 10 days and the last day is called as Thiru
Onam. People from different caste and religion enjoy the festival with great
pleasure. All the Malayalees will be dressed in their traditional clothing and
decorate their house with beautiful floral displays.
An important part in the harvest festival is the feast
called Onam Sadya. This Onam special cuisine will have a total of 26 dishes served
in a banana leaf. Though there are 26 dishes, the people would try just one or
two on the day. Now, let us have a quick look at the top dishes that you must
try for the Onam festival below:
Rice
One of the main items in Onam Sadya is the Rice. It is
actually a semi polished brown Kerala or red rice. Brown rice does not offer
much taste but they are very nutritious. It is believed that this type of rice
acts as a powerhouse of nutrient content and health benefits. Some of the key nutrients
present in the rice include fiber, selenium and protein.
Pachadi
Pachadi is a traditional Kerala recipe that is prepared
using cucumber, pineapple, vegetables, yogurt and coconut paste. The flavour of
this recipe will be mouth watering and delightful. Also, the ingredients such
as grounded coconut, cumin and green chilly make the dish awesome. Do try this
in your home!
Thoran
If you love vegetables, then thoran can be prepared during
the Onam festival. It is a dry vegetable dish that is a mix of all vegetables. The
main vegetables used in the dish include peas, raw jack fruit, cabbage and
green beans with grated coconut. It is a healthy dish that is adored by people
of all ages.
Payasam
Another top dish in the harvest festival is the payasam. Rice,
wheat and vermicelli are boiled in milk and sweetened with sugar. This recipe
is a perfect sweet for all occasions. Everyone will like at once they taste it.
Do ensure to try out these top Onam special foods this year.
Wishing you a Happy Onam!! Celebrate the harvest festival with your beloved ones!
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