Onam is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Indians are gearing up to celebrate the Onam festival which marks the beginning of the annual harvest season in the southern parts of India and is celebrated over the course of 10 days. This year, it commenced on August 20 and will conclude on August 31. A major part of this festival is the Sadya meal, which is a traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf. It includes an array of different dishes ranging from rice and curries to condiments, desserts, etc. If you're planning to cook your own Sadya, we suggest you buy the ingredients to prepare these dishes from MORE. Why? If you use the NDTV Big Bonus App to buy them, you receive gift coupons on your purchases and up to 20% rewards on the app. Download the
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Here Are 6 Ingredients You'll Need To Prepare Onam Sadya At Home:
1. Rice
Rice is a key element of a traditional South Indian meal, and the Onam Sadya spread is no exception. Get your hands on the best quality rice to savour all the delightful curries and vegetables in the feast.
2. Vegetables
Sadya is purely vegetarian, which is why you must stock your pantry with all the essential vegetables. These typically include pumpkin, drumstick, raw banana, carrot, beans, etc., which are used extensively to prepare the dishes.
3. Spices
The use of a wide variety of spices is what makes each dish in the Sadya spread taste so unique and flavourful. Red chilli powder, curry leaves, turmeric, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds are the most essential ones, among others.
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4. Lentils
Several dishes that are prepared for the feast have lentils as their key ingredient. Sambar, parippu, erissery, etc. all need different types of lentils to cook. Buy lentils such as masoor dal, chana dal, and urad dal to prepare them perfectly.
5. Yoghurt
You'll also need yoghurt to cook up a traditional Sadya feast at home. It is used in several curries to add a tangy flavour and to thicken them. Additionally, it is also served as a refreshing accompaniment to several dishes.
6. Coconut
Coconut is also extensively used in the preparation of all South Indian meals. Whether it's in the form of coconut oil, powder, or milk, there's no way you can cook a traditional Onam Sadya feast without using coconuts. Buy them now to create mouth-watering delicacies at home.
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