Most of the Malayali houses in Kerala lay out a princely Onam Sadhya. People sit cross-legged on a mat laid on the ground to relish Onam Sadya that’s served on banana leaves, a standard approach to eat within the Kerala state. There is a well-liked Malayali saying, “Kanam Vittu Onam Unnanam”, which implies “We should have the Thiruvonam lunch even if it costs us to sell our properties”.

There is even a definite order in the best way the meals is served on the banana leaf throughout an Onam Sadhya. Pappadum is positioned on the acute left of the leaf. On the highest of the massive pappadum, banana is served. Starting from the suitable of the papad, salt, sarakarapuratti and banana wafers are positioned. Only after this, ginger lime and mango pickles are served on the leaf. On the suitable, ‘cabbage thoran‘ is served. Finally avial and kuttu curry are served.

Beans Thoran
Traditional Aviyal
Pulissery
Kerala Vegetable Stew
Erissery

Rice is served solely after the visitors are seated in entrance of the leaves. Only two spoons of rice is taken into account sufficient for the luxurious feast. Ghee is drizzled generously over the rice. Rice is the primary dish served with quite a lot of aspect dishes and curries that are collectively known as Kootan. Poured over the rice are dishes like pulissery, sambhar and rasam.