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    Onam Sadhya | Onam Sadya Recipes

    Last Updated On: Jul 27, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Onam Sadhya Recipes – a collection of 25 dishes as a part of Onam Sadhya I prepared. Sadhya is not only prepared for Onam but its prepared for small parties, get together, special occasions and festivals. There are many dishes that you can prepare for Onam Sadya and here is a compilation of the full preparation of Kerala Sadhya Recipes with step by step pictures and video.

    kerala sadya recipes

    Onam Sadhya Recipes Lunch Menu full preparation with complete guide to buy, plan to cook and serve the sadya lunch with step by step pictures and video. Do check out the recipes and enjoy cooking.

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    • Onam Sadya Video
    • Onam Sadya Lunch Menu 1
    • Onam Sadya Lunch Menu 2
    • Onam Sadya Recipes
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
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    Onam Sadhya Recipes

    ‘Sadya’ means banquet in Malayalam. Sadya is a popular and traditional Kerala meal which consists of vegetarian dishes served for Onam, Vishu. Sadya is traditionally served as a traditional feast for Onam, Vishu. However Sadya is made for special occasions too.

    Making Onam Sadhya Recipes was my long time dream and I am happy that I could make it this year. Each year I would stare at all the Onam Sadhya pictures posted in facebook, blogs. new paper but each year I could post only individual sadya recipes. But this year made up my mind and made the Onam Sadya spread and we all enjoyed it too.

    I never ever thought I could manage to cook such a wide spread of Kerala Cuisine all alone.Thanks to blogging which gives me confidence and shows the better side of me in cooking. Now guess who enjoyed this?! Its hubby who enjoyed each and every dish and said make it often. I am not a meals person so just had rice with my most favorites alone and gulped all the payasam. I have shared my experience to prepare Onam Sadya here, hope you find it useful.

    Onam Sadya Lunch Menu

    • Onam Sadya Menu 1
    • Onam Sadya Menu 2
    kerala sadya lunch menu

    Onam Sadya Video

    First make a choice of dishes you are planning for Kerala Onam Sadhya, then make a to buy list don’t forget to include everything including cashews, raisins and banana leaf.

    Onam Sadya Lunch Menu 1

    kerala sadya lunch menu

    Onam Sadya Lunch Menu 2

    onam sadya recipes

    Onam Sadya Recipes

    • Tomato Rasam | Thakkali Rasam
    • Kerala Payasam Recipe
    • Varutharacha Sambar Recipe
    • Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti
    • Avial Recipe | Aviyal Recipe
    • Moru Curry Recipe
    • Beetroot Pachadi Recipe
    • Pulissery | Mambazha Pulissery
    • Palada Payasam Recipe
    • Mathanga Erissery | Pumpkin Erissery
    • Kootu Curry Recipe
    • Parippu Curry
    • Ada Pradhaman Recipe
    • Pineapple Pachadi
    • Kerala Matta Rice | How to cook Kerala Matta Rice
    • BeansThoran2
      Beans Thoran

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    kerala sadya recipes Choru - Rice
    kerala sadya recipes Sambar Rasam Sides

    I didn’t want to take any shortcuts so made everything from scratch, only the ada I got ready made. It took me 3 days in total including planning for the menu, buying groceries,vegetables and cooking the sadya. Though this is not the authentic way , I am giving tips which made my job easier.If you have some help and experience then you can cook the sadya on that day itself

    sadya dishes storing

    Expert Tips

    • Day 1 – Planning the menu, Shopping for groceries and vegetables required.
    • Day 2 – I made upperi, nendran banana chips, pickle and inji puli in the morning.Soaked the pulses early morning.Later evening grated coconut, boiled and kept the vegetables ready.As you can see I boiled the vegetables, cooled it completely then stored in container and named them so that I don’t forget the combinations.Except for ash gourd and pumpkin, I cooked all the vegetables including pulses.
    • Day 3 – Cooked the sadya menu and clicked.
    kerala sadya recipes Veggie Sides1

    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.
    Day 2 –

    • Early morning I soaked the pulses then finished the chips and pickles.
    • Took a quick nap then started around 7 PM in the evening with the preparations which included grating coconut,cutting and boiling vegetables(you can club vegetables which take same time to cook),extract coconut milk,cook the pulses etc.
    • Use pressure cooker compartments if you have it.
    • Set aside to cool them completely then store in clean containers, label them and refrigerate it.
    kerala sadya recipesVeggie Sides2

    Day 3 –

    • First take bath, chose to have a simple but filling breakfast which will keep you energized till you finish cooking the sadhya.
    • 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 and moru curry.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 my friend warned me 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 papadams.
    kerala sadya recipes Chips Pickle Salt

    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.

    kerala sadya recipes 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.

    kerala sadya recipes Papadam

    Serving & Storage

    Onam Sadya Lunch Meal 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. It is traditionally served for Onam, Vishu.

    2.What are the rules in Sadya?

    Sadya is traditionally served in banana leaf. There are certain rules in serving sadya dishes like on the left banana, papadam in the center it is rice likewise. You can check out my picture for it. Also after eating if the banana leaf is closed towards you it means that the meal is complete and good, if it is folded away from you then it means the meal can be improved.

    3.What are the important dishes in Onam Sadya?

    The important dishes include Matta Rice, Parippu Curry, Sambar, Moru, Rasam, Nendran Chips, Inji Puli, Mango Pickle, Thoran, Kalan, Olan, Kootu Curry, Mezhukupuratti, Pulissery, Aviyal, Pachadi, Kicahdi, Payasam, Papadam etc.

    kerala sadya recipes 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 Sadhya 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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    Onam Sadhya | Onam Sadya Recipes

    Onam Sadhya Recipes – a collection of 25 dishes as a part of Onam Sadhya I prepared. Sadya is not only prepared for Onam but its prepared for small parties, gettogethers, occasions and festivals. There are many dishes that you can prepare for Onam Sadhya and here is a compilation of the full preparation of Onam Sadhya Recipes with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time3 hours hrs
    Cook Time3 hours hrs
    Total Time6 hours hrs
    Servings4
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    Main:

    • Rice
    • Parippu Curry
    • Sambar
    • Rasam
    •  Moru Curry

    Payasam:

    • Paruppu Pradhaman
    • Ada Pradhaman
    • Paal Payasam

    Sidedishes:

    • Kalan
    • Olan
    • Eriserry
    •  Aviyal
    • Beans Mezhukupuratti
    • Mambazha Puliserry
    • Kootu Curry
    • Cabbage Thoran
    • Cucumber Kichadi
    • Pineapple Pachadi

    Pickles,Chips and Others:

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

    1. kitchenkathukutty

      August 21, 2015 at 5:36 am

      Incredible!Super awesome!Salute to Sharmi from the bottom of my heart for this tireless effort and determination 🙂

      Reply
    2. Rekha Shivakumar

      August 21, 2015 at 5:47 am

      superb pictures & a detailed explanation sharmi!! Loved this post.

      Reply
    3. Unknown

      August 21, 2015 at 7:08 am

      Hats off to you!

      Reply
    4. Shifa AbduRehman

      August 21, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Wow!!! I'm drooling great job!

      Reply
    5. Kalaivani Dhinesh

      August 21, 2015 at 7:23 am

      Amazing….

      Reply
    6. Amutha Boobalakrishnan

      August 21, 2015 at 7:42 am

      Sharmie.. very nice click on the sadya .. last year i did sadya by checking you recpie. This year also will follow the same. Getting tempted by seeing the pics. Keep rocking.

      Reply
    7. Madhumitha Narasimhan

      August 21, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Awesome effort! And I am sure it was difficult to decide what to cook and what not to cook. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Celestina

      August 21, 2015 at 8:30 am

      Awww appreciate your effort. The menu looks soo tempting.

      Reply
    9. Sona S

      August 21, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Hats off to you.. The whole sadya looks so good.. Beautiful clicks too..

      Reply
    10. Kurinji

      August 21, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Wow excellent Sharmi!!! very very nice post and wonderful clicks too….

      Reply
    11. Subashini N

      August 21, 2015 at 10:05 am

      Wow….awesome effort sharmi….appreciate the way you have planned and mentioned the instructions in detail…hats off to you…wonderful clicks as always

      Reply
    12. Enigma

      August 21, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      hats off to you for the fantastic preparation and the documentation ..looks delightful and very inviting

      Reply
    13. Traditionally Modern Food

      August 21, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Perfect spread.. Looks inviting

      Reply
    14. Ahilaa Kamuthurai

      August 21, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      Drooling here…looks very inviting

      Reply
    15. Prabha Rajagopalan

      August 22, 2015 at 5:02 am

      Visual treat for eyes,awesome Sharmi.

      Reply
    16. Prabha Rajagopalan

      August 22, 2015 at 5:05 am

      Sharmi you have missed Samabaran recipe in menu List,Please add yaar.

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        August 22, 2015 at 5:34 am

        I have already included its in the name of Moru 🙂

        Reply
    17. mani

      August 22, 2015 at 7:24 am

      woooowwwww,,,,, i must say you are a genius and dedicated to wat you r doing i m so moved infinite no of likes and claps to you….

      Reply
    18. Durga Karthik.

      August 22, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Professional Sharmi.First i wondered if i could make it but your intricate guidance helped me.May we can follow for other occasions too your planning.

      Reply
    19. Sheela Balamurugan

      August 23, 2015 at 8:11 am

      You've done a great job!!! Presentation is toooooo good!!! God bless you!!!!!! Happy Onam in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    20. Lavi Raj

      August 23, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Sharmi.. just saw the post. Really inspiring post.want to try a mini sadya atleast this onam…great job!!!!

      Reply
    21. Radhika V

      August 23, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      With hard work such great results have been achieved, kudos, happy onam?

      Reply
    22. Kalyani

      August 24, 2015 at 4:33 am

      am a silent reader of ur blog, Sharmi :-)) and this Onam sadya feast is mind blowing :-))

      Happy onam in advance to u and ur family !

      Reply
    23. Noodle

      August 24, 2015 at 6:21 am

      omg!! this is awesome. I love eating sadya. hopefully will cook it too someday!

      Reply
    24. Sreedevi N P

      August 24, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Excellent!!! I can't believe you cooked all this alone. will surely try atleast some of them for the Ona Sadya this year. Really hats off to you for your dedication and hard work. Keep it up.

      Reply
    25. Sangeetha Ravichandran

      August 24, 2015 at 9:48 am

      wonderful sharmi,really i regret for not being a member of your household.congrats and my love to you

      Reply
    26. Muskaan A

      August 24, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Superb Sharmi!! Such a nice display and also excellent written texts for each of the vegetables and items

      Reply
    27. Sensuous2Spiritual

      August 25, 2015 at 5:40 am

      This is the most inviting and informative post I have ever encountered on Onam! Thank you for making such a mouth watering treat available with the apt guide on 'whats what' in this lavish meal. Happy Onam to you and your family!

      Reply
    28. Shobana Kuppuraj

      August 25, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Excellent work Sharmi

      Reply
    29. Shobana Kuppuraj

      August 25, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      Excellent work Sharmi

      Reply
    30. Uma Shankar

      August 27, 2015 at 7:22 am

      Great effort!perfectly done!simply superb!

      Reply
    31. annam senthil

      August 28, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Awesome Sharmi!

      Reply
    32. Alka

      August 28, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Was badly missing Sadhya since we were unable to visit our friends this year due to son's exams.So went ahead and made a mini sadhya following your recipes…sambhar, rasam, aviyal, parippu curry, rice and poppadum…and also some rava kesari…thanks for sharing the recipes.Feeling better now, after relishing the sadhya ?

      Reply
    33. Shanthi

      August 29, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Awesome and stunning sharmi. 🙂

      Reply
    34. Divya Biju

      September 01, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Great effort Sharmi….bookmarked the sadya recipes for next year. .

      Reply
    35. Geetha Kulothungan

      September 02, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Sema….. U r amazing…… Jus Luv ur efforts photographs recipes….. Be blessed…. How dedicated…. Excellent……

      Reply
    36. Martha

      April 24, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      Greetings! Very helpful guidance on this post! It is the small changes that make
      the largest changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!

      Reply
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      September 12, 2019 at 6:03 pm

      Everything looks so yum! Thank you for sharing the inspiration!

      Reply
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