Onam Sadhya

Onam sadhya/ Sadhya

Onam Sadhya/ Sadhya

Sadhya includes a variety of dishes traditionally served on banana leaves especially occasions like onam, festivals, and marriage. It is served with around 25 dishes includes a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, cereals, and millets, which gives balanced nutrition for all age groups. It includes rice, curry, pickles, porridges, and fruits. If you are able to plan properly, you can alone prepare a sadhya at home. 

• Decide how many people to be served
• Prepare pickles in advance
• Prepare curry dishes in minimum quantity to avoid wastage of foods.
• Cut vegetables based on the dishes at first
• Grate coconut for pachadi and payasam
• Cook rice based on the number of people
• You can grind coconut paste for all pachadi, erissery, kalan, kitchadi and avial too
• Cook dal for rasam, sambar and dal curry
• Extract coconut milk for payasam and olan  

Onam sadhya/ Sadhya

Here, I have given the links, please go through it. 

1. Ada pradhaman
2. Parippu payasam 
3. Pulissery 
4. Sambar 
5. Rasam
6. Dal curry 
7. Moru
8. Madhura pachadi 
9. Cabbage thoran 
10. Kalan 
11. Olan 
12. Aviyal 
13. Kootu curry 
14. Carrot pavakka achar 
15. Puli inchi 
16. Beetroot kitchadi 
17. Veluthulli achar
18. Nellikka achar 
19. Vanpayaru thoran 
20. Pineapple kitchadi 
21. Carrot thoran 
22. Kadumanga achar 
23. Erissery 
24. Pavakka pachadi 
25.  Naranga achar

Lemon pickle with preserving Vitamin C/ Naranga achar

Lemon pickle with preserving Vitamin C/ Naranga achar

Lemon pickle with preserving Vitamin C/ Naranga achar
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Please be noted that you have to soak lemon slices for fermentation. Wash lemon very well and keep it for drying. Then, cut into pieces, put it in glass jar with turmeric powder and salt. Mix it with a dry spoon. Avoid contact with water. Keep it closed for one month and in between, you have to shake the jar very well.

Ingredients :

1. Fermented lemon- 100 gm
2. Gingely Oil- 50ml
3. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
5. Chili powder- 2 tsp
6. Garlic- 20 no.
7. Ginger- 1 no. (Chopped) 
8. Salt- as needed
9. Vinegar- as needed 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add garlic, ginger and curry leaves, and fry it well. Add turmeric powder and chili powder and sort it well for a few seconds. Add lemon pieces and salt, mix it nicely.

Step 2: Do not cover with a lid. Switch off the flame. Add vinegar and mix it well. You are able to preserve Vitamin C, as you are not cooking the lemon slices.

Tips and warnings

• Keep it in a air tight glass jar
• Use dry spoon for serving
• Avoid contact with water 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also
• Suggested very limited intake

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Carrot bitter gourd pickle

Carrot bitter gourd pickle

Carrot bitter gourd pickle
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Finely chopped carrot and bitter gourd- 100 gm each
2. Gingely Oil- 50ml
3. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
5. Chili green- 3 no. (chopped)
6. Garlic- 20 no.
7. Ginger- 1 no. (Chopped) 
8. Salt- as needed
9. Vinegar- as needed 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add garlic, ginger and curry leaves, and fry it well. Add turmeric powder and green chili and sort it well for a few seconds. Add carrot, bitter gourd pieces and salt, mix it nicely.

Step 2: Let it cooked for a few minutes, in between stir it well. Do not cover with a lid. Switch off the flame. Add vinegar and mix it well.

Tips and warnings

• Keep it in a air tight glass jar
• Use dry spoon for serving
• Avoid contact with water 
• Shake the jar bottle in between, in order to coat vinegar and oil very well. 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also
• Suggested very limited intake

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Puliinchi/ Sweet ginger pickle

Puliinchi/ Sweet ginger pickle

Puliinchi/ Sweet ginger pickle
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Finely chopped ginger- 100 gm
2. Gingely Oil- 50ml
3. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
5. Chili powder- 2 tsp
6. Green chili- 2no.
7. Salt- as needed
8. Tamarind paste- 2 tsp
9. Jaggary- 1 tsp

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add ginger, chopped green chili and curry leaves, and fry it well. Add turmeric powder and chili powder and sort it well for a few seconds. Add salt, tamarind paste and jaggery, mix it nicely.

Step 2: Let it cooked for a few minutes, in between stir it well. Do not cover with a lid. Switch off the flame.

Tips and warnings

• Keep it in a air tight glass jar
• Use dry spoon for serving
• Avoid contact with water 
• Add tamarind and jaggery depends on your taste on sour cum sweet. 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also
• Suggested very limited intake

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Garlic sweet pickle/ Veluthulli achar

Garlic sweet pickle/ Veluthulli achar

Garlic sweet pickle/ Veluthulli achar
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Garlic- 100 gm
2. Gingely Oil- 50ml
3. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
5. Chili powder- 2 tsp
6. Salt- as needed
7. Vinegar- as needed 
8. Jaggary- 1 tsp

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add garlic and curry leaves, and mix it well. Add turmeric powder and chili powder and sort it well for a few seconds. Add salt and jaggery, mix it nicely.

Step 2: Let it cooked for a few minutes, in between stir it well. Do not cover with a lid. Switch off the flame. Add vinegar and mix it well.

Tips and warnings

• Keep it in a air tight glass jar
• Use dry spoon for serving
• Avoid contact with water 
• Add vinegar and jaggery depends on your taste on sour cum sweet. 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also
• Suggested very limited intake

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili/vinegar, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Nellikka achar/Amla pickle/Gooseberry pickle

Nellikka achar/Amla pickle/Gooseberry pickle

Nellikka achar/Amla pickle/Gooseberry pickle
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Finely chopped amla- 100 gm
2. Gingely Oil- 50ml
3. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
5. Chili powder- 2 tsp
6. Garlic- 20 no.
7. Ginger- 1 no. (Chopped) 
8. Salt- as needed
9. Vinegar- as needed 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add garlic, ginger and curry leaves, and fry it well. Add turmeric powder and chili powder and sort it well for a few seconds. Add Amla pieces and salt, mix it nicely.

Step 2: Let it cooked for a few minutes, in between stir it well. Do not cover with a lid. Switch off the flame. Add vinegar and mix it well.

Tips and warnings

• Keep it in a air tight glass jar
• Use dry spoon for serving
• Avoid contact with water 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also
• Suggested very limited intake

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Beetroot curd gravy/ Beetroot pachadi

Beetroot curd gravy/ Beetroot pachadi

Beetroot curd gravy/ Beetroot pachadi
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Finely chopped beetroot- 100 gm
2. Finely chopped onion- 50 gm
3. Oil- 3 tsp
4. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
5. Tumeric powder- 1 tsp
6. Chili powder- 2 tsp
7. Salt- as needed 
8. Curd-100 ml 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add chopped onion, beetroot, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt, and stir it well. Pour 100 ml of water for cooking.

Let it cooked for a few minutes by covering with a lid, in between stir it well. Switch off the flame, when it gets cool, add curd and mix it well.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure