Olan is an integral part of the famed Onam Sadya in Kerala.
This traditional dish is made by cooking Ash Gourd, Pumpkin, and Cowpeas in Coconut Milk.
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Onam Sadya Recipes
This year Onam will be celebrated from August 25, 2018. Celebrated in Kerala as a 10-day festival of which the last 4 days are the most important. As with all Indian festivals, Onam is celebrated with a traditional meal called Onam Sadya or Onasadya. Here are a few Onam Sadya recipes that you could try: For me...
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Mango Pachadi in Coconut Milk | Onam Sadya Recipe
When the came across this recipe for Mango Pachadi in Coconut Milk in a collection of recipes for Onam Sadya, I was intrigued at the flavours it combined. Fortunately for me, unripe mangoes are available in plentiful in Mumbai though it is already September and so here I come presenting this unusual recipe. Truth be...
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Nellikai Thayir Pachadi | Usirikaya Perugu Pachadi | Amla Raita
Amla or the Indian Gooseberry is a rich source of Vitamin C. Called Usirikaya in Telugu and Nellikai in Tamil, this tart fruit can be quite a challenge to eat by itself.
A great way of including Amla in one's diet is to make this Nellikai Thayir Pachadi (Usirikaya Perugu Pachadi or Amla Raita).
Believe you me, it is delicious and will help you get your more than your daily dose of Vitamin C and some Vit A and E also.
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Kerala Parippu Curry – Onam Sadya Special
In most South Indian festivals, there is always a Dal that is served as a part of the meal. In Andhra, it is plain boiled Tuvar Dal or Mudda Pappu. In Kerala, it is the Kerala Parippu Curry which is an integral part of Onam Sadya. This is a super simple dish made with boiled Moong Dal and flavoured with...
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Pineapple Kichadi | Pineapple Pachadi – Onam Sadya Recipe
So far the only cooking I have done with Pineapple was Pineapple Kesari or Pineapple Sheera. When I posted that recipe on one of the many Facebook food groups that I am a part of, one of the moderators mentioned Pineapple Curry and I have been to meaning to try it ever since. This week I...
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Ada Pradhaman – Onam Special Recipe from Kerala
Ada Pradhaman - Onam Special Recipe from Kerala
An absolutely delicious kheer made with steamed rice flakes, coconut milk, and jaggery that is a must for the Sadya at Onam and Vishu.
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A Collection of Onam Sadya Recipes
This year Onam will be celebrated from September 6, 2017. Celebrated in Kerala as a 10-day festival of which the last 4 days are the most important. For me one of the most wonderful sights during Onam is the Pookalam or an elaborate rangoli made with flowers. One of the main tourist attractions in this season...
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Avial | Aviyal (Mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut, Cumin, Yogurt)
Aviyal or Avial - I can have this hearty, healthy, delicious mixed vegetable curry from Kerala all by itself as a meal.
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Vendakka Kichadi (Fried Okra in Coconut Flavoured Yogurt from Kerala)
April 15 was Vishu, the Malayalee New Year. I had planned an elaborate set of posts but did not get around to doing anything because work was very hectic as was my social life with engagements, weddings, and plays on the list. However, I am not the one to give in so easily and I made Vendakka...
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