In Pics | Traditional Onam 'sadhya' dishes you should try

From foods to festivals, there are many things one should never give a miss when you’re in Kerala. God's own country gives you plenty of occasion to have a lifetime experience. As the Keralites celebrate Thiruvonam today by bonding with their family and friends over an elaborate 'sadhya', we introduce you to some of their most popular Onam dishes that are laid out on a Banana leaf.

Avial: A thick blend of coconut and vegetables, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Avial is considered an essential part of the 'sadhya', the Keralite vegetarian feast. Credit: Soham Shoney

Pachadi: A mild and tempered curry with light sweet tones made with pumpkin, cowpeas and coconut. Credit: Surekha Hegde

Olan: A traditional Kerala dish, it is served during Onam 'sadhya'. It tastes best with steamed rice and can also be served along with sambar and rice. Credit: Surekha Hegde

Paruppu Payasam: This popular sweet dish of Kerala is made of cereals and jaggery as the primary items. It is a special dish that is generally prepared on festive occasions. Credit: Getty Images

Kichadi: A sour curry, ‘kichadi’ is made of curd, ash gourd or cucumber, coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Credit: Surekha Hegde

Pal Payasam: Onam 'sadhya' isn't complete without a pal payasam, a sweet dish made of milk, sugar and other traditional Indian savouries. Credit: Getty Images

Banana Chips: Banana chips are deep-fried and/or dried slices of bananas. They can either be fried in oil or dried with spices. They have a salty and/or spicy taste. Credit: Getty Images

Pulisseri: This is a thick, sour yellow-coloured curry, made with sour curd and cucumber. Credit: Getty Images

Shakara Upperi: This snack is very popular in Kerala and is made out of jaggery. Credit: Getty Images