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    Sadhya | Sadya Lunch Menu

    Last Updated On: Jul 27, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Sadhya Recipes is a collection of recipes that can be made for Onam Sadya. Sadya lunch is basically a vegetarian huge spread popular in Kerala that is served during festivals, religious occasions and weddings. Sadhya Lunch Menu – Onam Sadhya Recipes a complete guide for full preparation with step by step instructions, pictures and video.

    onam sadya recipes

    Kerala Sadhya Lunch menu full preparation with video. Kerala Sadhya Recipes are not made only for Onam but even for small family functions, get together, parties or any special occasions.

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    • About Sadya (Sadhya)
    • Kerala Sadya Video
    • Kerala Sadya Lunch Menu 1
    • Kerala Sadhya Lunch Menu 2
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
    • 📖 Recipe Card

    About Sadya (Sadhya)

    Sadya or Sadhya means banquet in Malayalam. Sadya is a popular and traditional Kerala meal which consists of vegetarian dishes. Sadya is typically served as a traditional feast for Onam, Vishu. However Sadya is made for special occasions like festivals, family functions, small get together, parties etc too.

    I have shared Sadhya Recipes Full Preparation with step by step pictures and video which includes the complete planning from day 1 and how to cook on the sadya day and serve the lunch.

    Last year I posted the full Onam Sadhya Menu. As I am already exhausted cooking, clicking for festivals from august, I thought will skip sadya lunch this year only then I remembered last year hubby enjoyed the sadhya and asked if I could make it often, which is very rare in his case so felt determined to make it this time too. I first quickly planned the menu, listed down the items and gave him,he promptly bought all the items.

    Sadya Lunch Menu

    • Onam Sadya Menu 1
    • Onam Sadya Menu 2
    Onam Sadya Lunch Menu

    Kerala Sadya Video

    This year I was not at all tensed as most of the items are familiar to me now so I understand it all comes by practice. I just made the pickles and boiled few veggies the previous day, then everything else I did on the serving day itself. The menu may look complicated but its easy only.

    Thanks to hubby who took pains to get me all the ingredients,especially the banana leaf. He went twice and spent so much time to select one banana leaf as per my requirements. He skipped the Hotel Residency treat with his office colleagues just to have this sadya, felt really happy and content after serving and seeing the reaction on his face while eating.

    Kerala Sadya Lunch Menu 1

    kerala sadya lunch menu

    Kerala Sadhya Lunch Menu 2

    onam sadya lunch menu

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    onam sadya recipes Sambar Rasam Sides

    It took me 2 days in total including planning for the menu, buying groceries, vegetables and cooking the sadya. Do write a menu so that you don’t miss the dishes.

    All cooked and ready to serve in the banana leaf.

    onam sadya recipes Pre-Preparations

    Expert Tips

    Sadhya Recipes Planning

    • Day 1 – Planning the menu, Shopping for groceries and vegetables required.I made pickles.Soaked the pulses early morning.Later evening grated coconut, boiled and kept the vegetables ready.I boiled the vegetables, cooled it completely then stored in dabbas and refrigerated it.
    • Day 2 – Cooked the sadya menu and clicked.
    onam sadya recipes

    Day 1

    • If you can you can go in person to get the ingredients else send someone with a proper detailed list as I did 🙂
    • Morning I soaked the pulses then finished the pickles.
    • Took a quick nap then started around 4 PM in the evening started to chop and boil the vegetables. Use pressure cooker compartments if you have it.
    • Except for ashgourd,vendakkai and beetroot I boiled all other vegetables.I grated beetroot and refrigerated it.
    • Set aside to cool the boiled vegetables completely then store in clean containers, label them and refrigerate it.
    onam sadya recipes Veggie Sides1

    Day 2

    • First take bath, chose to have a simple but filling breakfast which will keep you energized till you finish cooking the sadya.
    • The first thing I did was to grind coconut, green chilies and cumin together in bulk as most dishes had the same base.
    • I started with parippu curry, sambar, rasam. Then came to the veggie side dishes, as most of my veggies were cooked my work got easier.
    • While the veggies were cooking, I kept the rice as matta rice takes longer to cook. By now you would have got an hold and everything will fall in place. Initially it will look like its picking up slow but when you come to the veggies part, it will get over soon.
    • Finally came to the payasam part. At the time of serving fried the papadam.
    Payasam, Mor

    And it took me around 30 minutes to serve the sadya in the banana leaf, cross check whether I have missed out anything then start with the photo shoot.

    Payasam, Mor

    I just cooked for 2 which was sufficient for 4 of us to have a complete lunch and also had little leftover which I kept for the next day too. Remember the spread is wide, so plan for a smaller quantity while cooking.

    Happy Onam to all!

    onam sadya recipes papadam

    Serving & Storage

    Sadya Lunch or Kerala Lunch Menu is traditionally served in fresh banana leaf. However if you cannot source it then you can serve in big plates. Most of the dishes keeps well in fridge for 2 days.

    FAQS

    1.What is the meaning of Sadya?

    Sadya is a popular and traditional Kerala meal usually vegetarian dishes served in a banana leaf. The count of the dishes can range from 12 to 64 yes it is a huge spread.

    2.Is serving in banana leaf mandatory?

    Yes Kerala Sadya is traditionally served in banana lead but if you cannot source you can serve it in plates too.

    3.What is the importance of Sadya?

    Sadya is a vegetarian meal originated from Kerala and is very important to Malayalis. Sadya consists of a huge spread of traditional vegetarian dishes usually served in banana leaf.

    Onam Sadya Lunch Menu

    If you have any more questions about this Onam Sadya Recipes do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Onam Sadya Recipes? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Sadya Recipes | Sadya Lunch Menu | Kerala Lunch Menu

    Sadhya Recipes is a collection of recipes that can be made for Onam Sadya. Sadya lunch is basically a vegetarian huge spread popular in Kerala that is served during festivals, religious occasions and weddings. Sadhya Lunch Menu – Onam Sadhya Recipes a complete guide for full preparation with step by step instructions, pictures and video.
    Prep Time3 hours hrs
    Cook Time3 hours hrs
    Total Time6 hours hrs
    Servings4
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    Pickles,Chips and Others

    • Sharkara Upperi
    • Nendran Chips
    • Instant Mango Pickle
    • Inji Puli
    • Moru
    • Papadam

    Main

    • Rice
    • Parippu Curry
    • Sambar
    • Rasam

    Payasam

    • Palada Pradhaman
    • Gothambu Payasam

    Side dishes

    • Kootu Curry
    • Olan
    • Beetroot Thoran
    •  Aviyal
    • Kaya Mezhukupuratti
    • Vendakka Pachadi
    • Cucumber Kichadi
    Nutrition Facts
    Sadya Recipes | Sadya Lunch Menu | Kerala Lunch Menu
    Amount Per Serving (250 g)
    Calories 600
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Thava

      September 10, 2016 at 11:03 am

      very nice

      Reply
    2. Annams Recipes

      September 10, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
    3. Harsha Hima

      September 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      What an effort sharmilee!!! Well done..loved the way you explained the method.. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Dhija Albert

      September 10, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Yummy and useful post Sharmi
      What is the difference between pachadi and kichadi?

      Reply
    5. Sowmya Sundararajan

      September 11, 2016 at 6:35 am

      Simply awesome

      Reply
    6. Durga Karthik.

      September 11, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Tempting to make it.i read in a book today it is traditional to keep 2 papadams in the ilai.

      Reply
    7. Vidya Mohan

      September 11, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Looks like mission accomplished??? well done sharmi ??? am drooling already

      Reply
    8. Vidya Mohan

      September 13, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      What an effort but portrayed effortlessly. well done Sharmee ???

      Reply
    9. Sandhya Venkatesh

      September 13, 2022 at 1:28 am

      To try this onam sadhya was a long pending thing in my list. After seeing this post I got more ideas and knowledge about all the dishes in sadhya. Each dish was explained in detail. I immediately planned to try them. I tried most of the dishes from this list. Everything tasted great.

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      • Sharmilee J

        October 01, 2022 at 7:48 am

        So glad to hear that Sandhya!

        Reply
    10. Fany

      September 16, 2024 at 7:04 pm

      My onam sadya was a hit yesterday!! I used your lunch menu and it was amazing!!! Thank you so much for curating this delicious list. not in wildest dream i thought it oculd be possible but recipes were he key. Thank you!!

      Reply
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