7 Places In Delhi For An Extravagant Onam Sadhya

For the ones who don’t know, Onam is a festival to celebrate the arrival of the very famous and popular demon king of Kerala – King Mahabali. As is synonymous with most festivals of India, the main attraction of Onam is also food – or Sadhya as it is popularly called.

Along with Kerala, the Capital is also ready to paint itself in the colors of this auspicious festival. Here are 7 places in Delhi that have their banana leaves in place for a decadent Onam Sadhya.

Mahabelly

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When: 29^th August 2015 (12PM onwards)

The Onam menu at Mahabelly is nothing short of decadent. Banana Chips, Lemon Pickle, Avial, Cabbage Thoran, Pineapple Kichadi, Sambar, Rasam, Mango Pulissery, Pappadam, Ada Pradhaman and 15 other dishes on offer. And true to the festive tradition, everything will be served on a banana leaf. In addition to the veg delights, non-vegetarian items can also be ordered separately. Don’t miss out on their Prawns Pollichathu.

Dakshin

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Timings: 12.30PM – 2.45PM

Allow Chef Velu to take you on a culinary quest this Onam. Refresh yourself with a glass of Neer More (butter milk) and go on to feed yourself seilly with the elaborate Sadhya thali. Complete with authentic dishes like Pachakari Varattiyathe (a sour and spicy curry) and Ulli Muringakai Theeyal (delightful onion and drumstick curry), the thali is Kerala on a platter!

The Toddy Shop

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When: 28^th August 2015 (12PM – 4PM)

The Toddy Shop is all geared up for a splendid Onam Sadhya. The restaurant awaits you with a splendid spread of 20 items, which will be served in true Kerala style. Be prepared to have your mind blown with a toothsome meal and end it with their mouth-watering Semiya Payasam.

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Zambar

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When: 28^th August 2015

Don’t want to settle for anything less than a royal Onasadhya? Then Zambar is the place you have to be. The restaurant will be serving 27 vegetarian preparations on the auspicious occasion of Onam. Bite into typical Keralait grubs – right from poppadums to rasam shots, they’ve got it all!

Kausstubh

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When: 28^th August 2015

This South Indian food haven is all set to celebrate Onam. The menu includes Kerala’s signature dishes such as Avial, Kalaan (churned youghurt with cubes of raw banana), Ulli Theeyal (shallots cooked in spicy tamarind gravy with fried coconut paste), Paripu Curry (lentil cooked with coconut) and more which will be served on a typical banana leaf.

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Kerala House

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When: 27^th, 28^th & 30^th August 2015

Be prepared for a bustling restaurant overflowing with food enthusiasts and people craving authentic food from Kerala. The meal is simple yet elaborate with plentiful helpings of Aviyal, Thoran, Olan, pickles, papad, sambar, dal, rice, payasam, buttermilk and much more served on a banana or plantain leaf.

Kerala Express

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When: 28^th August 2015 (12.30PM onwards)

The food at Kerala Express is one of the most authentic spreads in town. And yet again be ready to battle a giant hoard of people to get through to the ordering counter. But take our word; it’s going to be worth it!