By Shreya Goswami
August 22, 2023
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A traditional Onam Sadhya consists of 20+ dishes and having an Erissery made with vegetables and lentils is a must. Here are some Erissery varieties you should know about.
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The most popular Erissery variety, this one is made with yellow pumpkins and cow peas.
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A staple in the Kanyakumari region, this Erissery is made with elephant foot yams, which are also known as Chena.
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Made usually with raw bananas, this Erissery variety is a staple across the Malabar region of Kerala.
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Prepared with both elephant foot yam and raw bananas, this veggie-forward Erissery tastes earthy and delicious.
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Cherupayar refers to green moong dal, and this Erissery variety celebrates this lentil along with pumpkins.
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Red cow peas are very popular across Kerala and are used in many dishes, including this Erissery variety.
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Cooked with Padavalanga or snake gourd, this Erissery variety is a summer favourite among Malayalis.
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Prepared with raw papayas or Kapalanga, this Erissery variety is simple yet quite delicious.
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