Onam is the state festival of Kerala. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zest by the Malayalees all over the world. While Thiruvonam (the tenth day) is the most important day of the festival, the celebrations at some places continue until chatayam (twelfth day). The festival is marked by elaborate rituals, feast, socializing, games […]
Onam Meals
Important features of Onasadya
Coconut is the most common ingredients in all the variety of dishes. It is to be noted that Coconut milk is also used in dishes to give special flavor and taste. Coconut oil is used for frying and deep frying the dishes. On the banana leaf in a specific order, all the dishes are served. […]
Dry Fruit Kesari: a popular dessert in Onasadya
Kerala’s Sweet dishes are extremely popular for their wonderful taste and flavour. Pradhaman and Payasam are the main desserts in Onasadya. One of the additional desserts is the Dry Fruit Kesari. It is considered as one of the famous sweet dish of Kerala. Dry Fruit Kesari is primarily made with Rava. It is to be […]
Difference between Ona Pradhaman and Ona Payasam
Pradhaman and Payasam are both sweet dessert of Kerala. It is same like the north Indian “Kheer” which is also a sweet dessert. These desserts are normally prepared during the festive season, in marriage feast, birthday and anniversary celebrations etc. These desserts rightly fit into any happy occasions in life. Pradhaman and Payasam are part […]