The traditional harvest festival of Onam, celebrated in Kerala, is a great occasion to indulge in some delectable Onam Sadhya or Onam fast.
A choice selection of pachhadi, avial, pickles, and payasam ( a rice-in-sweet milk dessert) amidst other offerings make their presence felt to mark the Asura King Mahabali's annual visit from the netherworld. While there is no dearth of goodies, one has to start somewhere. Here are five succulent recipes that will make any home (and kitchen) feel like an Onam-celebrating home anywhere in the world.
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Mathanga Thoran / Kerala Pumpkin Curry Recipe
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Pineapple Kichadi/ Pineapple In Coconut And Yoghurt Sauce
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Kerala Style Aviyal
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Pazham Pradhaman / Banana Payasam
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Pongal
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Holi
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Nowruz
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Easter
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Mahavir Jayanti
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Chaliho Sahib
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