Onam 2023:  7 Vegetarian Sadhya Dishes You Didn’t Know About

By Shreya Goswami

August 17, 2023

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A Sadhya feast on Onam is essential, but did you know there is a huge variety of vegetarian delicacies included in it? Here are some delicious Onasadhya dishes that you may never have come across before.

Inji Thayir

Made with yoghurt, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves, this beverage is always served in a Sadhya to aid digestion.

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Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poli

Similar to Maharashtrian Puran Poli, this one is made with refined flour and a sweet potato-jaggery filling.

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Orappam

A baked snack made with rice flour, coconut milk, jaggery, nutmeg and cashews, this one is crunchy outside and fluffy inside.

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Sarkara Varatti

These jaggery and ghee coated ripe banana snacks will make you forget all about Kerala’s famous banana chips.

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Uppumanga Chaaru

Made with salted raw mangoes cooked in a coconut milk gravy, this dish goes really well with rice in a Sadhya meal.

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Unnithandu Upperi

This banana stem dish is made with very few spices but can be enjoyed with rice when served as a part of Onasadhya.

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Vazhakoombu Payasam

Prepared with banana blossoms, jaggery and coconut milk, this unique payasam is the perfect dish to end the Sadhya with.

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