Onam Recipes

"Pradhaman" in Malayalam means number one, and it is so for a good reason ! Unlike its counterparts 'payasm' or 'kheer', ada pradhaman is made elaborately using a variety of ingredients on the occasion of Onam Sadhya , a banquet arranged for the celebration... - 144.938

Someone who is not from Kerala is sure to ask “What is so special about Kerala Sambar?” The answer you are likely to get from someone who is from Kerala is “It’s different from the from the typical Sambars made in the other South Indian states.”... - 122.466

This is such a ridiculously easy recipe with delicious results. Avial or Aviyal the traditional stew of Kerala is a coconut lover’s delight. Rich, creamy vegetable stew with aromatics, coconut and curd. The garnish of curry leaves in coconut oil gives it... - 111.767

No Onam or Onasadya menu is complete without this thoran. Though there are various kinds of thoran prepared and eaten in Kerala, Beetroot thoran is the most popular. Watch this video in Malayalam to learn how to prepare this delicious salad or side dish for... - 107.775

Puli Inchi (Tamarind/Ginger Pickle) is a sweet dish served along sadhya(feast). The video is in Malayalam. - 105.631

Tender Mango Pickle for Onam and Onasadya. The video is in Malayalam. - 100.835

Achinga payar or Kerala-style string bean sauté (Thoran) is a traditional favorite. Ask a hundred malayalees about their most favorite and nostalgic pick of dishes and this bean thoran is sure to be on the list. This recipe is probably like the one prepared... - 86.5009

Kerala Sambar is different from the typical Sambars made in the other South Indian states. Kerala Sambar is made using a mixture of different vegetables whereas the other sambhar is made using a single vegetable. It is an excellent curry with rice or with... - 55.6558

During Onam festival in Kerala, kuttoo Curry is a must. Kuttoo in itself means vegetable added with lentils which form the dish. Although there are varieties of koottu curry prevalent in southern India, this original dish of kerala wins over them all. Koottu... - 55.2332

Coconut Milk Rassam is a dish that can be eaten as a soup or as a curry, and is very traditional for keralaites celebrating Onam. Originally rassam is a south indian soup, flavored with tamarind juices and steamed lentils, but this recipe is all about the... - 53.6042

Pesarattu is like a dosa, but not a dosa!! It can be eaten both as a snack and at breakfast. Pesarattu is a crepe-like bread made with green grams, typically eaten with various chutneys, which south India has to offer. Pesarattu is not just a keralite delight... - 46.8372

Ginger curry is a typical dish from the South Indian state of Kerala. It is also known as injikkari/puliyinji. The goodness of Ginger paired with other spices make Ginger curry a treat for everyone. This is a great side dish that can be made for Onam and... - 45.0197