Onam Sadya is one of the most famous attractions of South Indian cuisine. Rightly so, Sadya thali is a gastronomic fare with 26+ dishes. You heard that right – 26 dishes in Onam Sadya can delight every food lover.
The best part is that Sadya serves only pure veg dishes, giving them a reverent touch. As a food lover, you must know about the specialty of Onam Sadya.
If you have a Sadya thali at a restaurant, they serve Sambar, Parippu curry, Ghee, and Papadam on a banana leaf first. Different dishes are served based on time intervals. Restaurants will serve you with pickles, ginger chutney, and bananas.
The most famous dish in Sadya thali is Avail. It is a mix of vegetables in coconut and yogurt-based curry. Then, you will taste Thoran and Kalan – two famous veg-based dishes in Sadya. Pachadi and Moru Kadi are two popular Sadya dishes you can savor with delight.
Kichadi and Buttermilk are served with Sadya Thali. Buttermilk can work as an appetizer. Upperi is famous for its taste, children love it because of its texture. If you visit any pure veg restaurant in Kochi, you can taste different pickle varieties in Sadya thali.
The highlight of Sadya thali is Payasam. It’s a sweet made from rice, milk and jaggery. Again, some restaurants serve Payasam with vermicelli, which is called Semiya payasam.
Sadya is a famous Onam feast, which is why most tourists visit Kochi during festival time.
Do you know why it is served on a banana leaf? They do so as a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Most South Indian homes specially prepare Sadya Thali during Onam.
