Onam is a major festival of South India, especially the state of Kerala. It is celebrated every year from August to September in the first month of Chingam month i.e. Malayalam calendar. It started in the year 2025 from 26 August and will be celebrated till 5 September. Onam is a celebration of harvesting for the agricultural community of Kerala. Many mythological stories and cultural traditions are associated with this. Its story is related to the great king Mahabali of Kerala.

This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The houses are properly cleaned and decorated. Rangoli is made. For which flowers are used. Songs are sung to celebrate the occasion, dance and traditional food and sports programs are also organized. It promotes the spirit of social unity and prosperity.

Many different types of delicious and traditional dishes are made during Onam. Banana leaves are used to serve. Many people do not know about this. Let us know which traditional dishes are made during Onam in this article. Which make this festival even more special.

Traditional cuisine

During Onam, Ada Pradhan, Palada Pradhan, Sambhar, Pantapu, Kalan, Vellakka Khichadi, Ada Pradhan, Pal Paisam, Eriseri, Vada Kuttu Curry, Olan, Pajahpulissery, Pineapple Pachri, Semiya Payasam, Beetroot Khichdi, Cauli Thoron, Kalan, Rasam, Moru, Mango Curry, Aviole, Avioan, Areona, Areona, Areona, Araon, Pachri, Pachi, Traditional dishes such as banana chips, sharkara vartti, khichdi, kutu curry, paysam, dal, sevai and milk are made in milk.

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banana chips

Upari or banana chips in South are one of the most favorite dishes in Kerala. Generally, a handful of upper is served in traditional feast. Banana chips are quite popular here.

Sharkara vatti

It is known by different names like Chakkra Vratti, Sharkkaravaratti and Sharkra Uppari. Banana chips wrapped in jaggery are known as different names. These are deeply fried raw bananas which are made by mixing cardamom, cumin and dry ginger in jaggery syrup.

Mango curry

This mango dish adds spicy taste to South. This curry is a great mixture of sweet and sour taste. To make it, small mangoes, curd, coconut and spices are used in it. It is served with rice.

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Pachadi curry

Pachadi curry is also made during Onam. It is made from yogurt. Some fruits and vegetables like cucumber, ripe mango, pomegranate, beetroot and raw papaya are used to make it.

Avial curry

Avial curry is traditionally served on banana leaf. It can be made by mixing many types of vegetables. Along with coconut and curd paste, light spices, and coconut oil have been torn.

Sambar

Sambar is made from toor dal, some vegetables and many types of spices. It is a traditional dish of South. Which is served with rice, idli and dosa. It is very popular in South.

A dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils

Khichdi is another delicious dish of Onam Sadhya. It is made by mixing spicy yogurt and any vegetables like okra, cucumber or bitter gourd.

Rasam

It is a South Indian traditional dish which is sour, spicy and light in taste. It is of many types. Tomato Rasam, Mulle Tunar Rasam, Parupu Rasam and Puli Rasam are of many types.