Onaasamsakal, everyone!
It’s party time in Kerala!
But this Onam, even if you can’t enjoy a slice of divinity in God’s own country, you certainly don’t want to let go of your Onasadya fix.
To those of you who are epicurially challenged, we begin with giving you a primer of all that a Sadya consists of.
What’s On My Banana Leaf?
Onam sadya or feast on Onam is served on a banana leaf with 25 to 30 different items — that are all vegetarian.
Apart from payasam, pappadam and pickle, here’s a sample of other items you can find on your plate:
* Rice * Sambar * Avial (a preparation of mixed vegetables, curd, coconut)* Erissery (pumpkin dish) * Puliseri (tangy curd dish) * Kaalan (dish made of yam and raw banana) * Kootu curry (dish made of chana dal and winter melon) * Beetroot Pachhadi (side dish) * Olam (made of white gourd, coconut milk, beans) * Pavakka Kichdi (bitter gourd in coconut and yogurt) * Paruppu Curry (dal) * Rasam * Moru (butter milk) *
That’s literally a lot on your plate!
Now on to the best places in Delhi and Mumbai where you can enjoy lip smacking Onam Sadya.
Mumbai Waasiyon, This is For You!
Hotel Deluxe in the Fort area
This Onam, head to this eatery and eat to your heart’s content at just Rs 370 per person.
Taste of Kerala, South Mumbai
You can go hog to your heart’s content here, as these guys have 31 items on offer for their Onam meal for a price tag of Rs 380.
Just Kerala
If you are looking for a more comfortable AC experience, this restaurant in Hotel Samraj in Andheri East will give you a taste of Kerala at just Rs 600.
So what are you waiting for? Make your Onam yum yum now!
‘Dilli’cious Onam Sadya
The Toddy Shop, Delhi
Their Onam Sadhya is one epic meal, priced at Rs. 650 plus taxes. The offer is valid at My Square, Select CITYWALK Saket, on August 28 from 12pm to 4pm.
Mahabelly
Avial, cabbage thoran, pineapple kichadi, sambar, rasam, and other items are all on offer at this eatery in DLF Place Mall, Saket, part of their Special Onam Sadya meal, priced at Rs. 699.
Zambar, Gurgaon
Try out their Zambarlicious Sadhya menu at Rs. 850 in the lovely DLF Cyberhub area of Gurgaon.
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