Having People Over for Onam? Keep It Simple (and Actually Enjoy It)
Hosting Onam at home can be an memorable experience for your guests without stressing you out. A few flowers, some music, a simple photo corner, people you love and a...
Onam Recipes
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Festive Onam Sadya at Home — Recipes, Ideas & Easy Shortcuts
Make your Onam Sadya joyful, not stressful. Cook your favourite Kerala dishes from Girija Paati’s family recipes, use a few ready-to-cook shortcuts, add festive favourites, and sit down while the...
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Girija Paati’s Thoran (Dry Pumpkin Curry) Recipe - Kerala Style
Thoran is a old-fashioned Palakkad recipe that harnesses the best qualities of the humble yellow pumpkin. Combining coconut, a light tadka and this commonly found indian vegetable, this recipe creates...
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Girija Paati’s Kootu Curry (Vegetable Lentil) Recipe - Kerala Style
Kootu Curry is a simple lentil and vegetable dish that is mildly flavoured and great both as part of your daily meal or a grand Sadya on a special occasion...
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Girija Paati’s Vella Payasam (Jaggery Kheer) Recipe - Kerala Style
Vella payasam is a typical Palakkad sweet that is served on festive days. It's closer in taste to a sweet pongal (chakkarai pongal) than a typical kheer. The addition of...
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Girija Paati’s Paal Payasam (Milk Kheer) Recipe - Kerala Style
Paal Payasam (rice milk pudding), is one of the simplest South Indian dessert recipes ever and this version from Girija Paati's maternal home is a festive must try.
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Girija Paati’s Kurukku Kalan (Reduced Yogurt) Recipe - Kerala Style
Kurukku Kalan is a delicious coconut and yoghurt based gravy vegetable that is a must at Onam and other celebrations at Kalpathi, Girija Paati's maternal village. Tangy with a hint...
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Girija Paati’s Pulissery (Yoghurt Curry) Recipe - Kerala Style
Pulissery is a delicious mango yoghurt-based curry that will have you falling in love with the first taste, especially if you enjoy a mix of spice, tang and sweet. This...
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Girija Paati’s Erissery (Vegetable Curry) - Kerala Style
Errisery is a quintessential Keralite dish that is served on special occasions and definitely figures on the Onam Sadya leaf. Girijapaati's recipe for this gravy-based vegetable curry is incredibly simple...
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Girija Paati’s Olan (Vegetable Stew) Recipe - Kerala Style
A light, subtle, but surprisingly flavourful dish, Olan is a classic Kerala stew that is served in most Sadya's (traditional feasts) including during Onam. Combining fresh vegetables with traditional coconut...
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Girija Paati’s Avial (Mixed Vegetable Coconut Stew) - Kerala Style
Avial or mixed vegetable stew immediately brings to mind traditional Keralite meals. Girija Paati makes a few different types of avial, however the Keralite version is the one that brings back...
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Girija Paati’s Arachuvitta Sambar - Kerala Style
Kerala Style Arachuvitta Sambar is a thicker sambar made with coconut and a special spice paste. We don't use Sambar Podi for this recipe! Equally delicious with hot rice, crispy...
