The grand feast of Onam has a special name for itself and is served in a special methodical manner too. Often known as 'Onasadhya', this impressive spread of delicacies is served in Banana leafs. The leaf has to be placed in a particular way and so is the order in which the dishes are served on the leaf beginning from the left with 'Upperies' (deep-fried dishes).

Apart from the presentation of the food. The dishes made are really tasty to with the main course consisting of rice with a number of side dishes and other delicacies such as curries, 'pappadams' (round crisp flour cakes), 'achaars' (pickles) and 'payasams' and 'prathamans' as desserts. Plantain fruits are also served as a part of the meal.

Here we are providing you with some popular recepies that you can use at or around the festival of Onam:

Avial	Kozhukattai
Banana Halwa	Palada Pradhaman
Coconut Chutney	Pesarattu
Idli	Rice Puttu
Dry Fruit Kesari	Sambhar
Masala Dosa	Theeyal
Mor Kuzhambu	Tomato Rasam
Moru Curry	Vada