- By Prerna Targhotra
- Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:40 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Onam Sadhya 2023: The special festival of Kerala, Onam began on August 20 and is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. Onam marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year and is also known as Thiruvonam or Thiru-Onam and is celebrated for 10 days in the state of Kerala.
Onam holds great significance in the Malayalam calendar as it signifies the bountiful harvest and also marks the beginning of the new year. The celebrations of Onam begin on Antham Day, the day when Atham Nakshatra prevails and continues for the next ten days until Thiruvonam Day. The celebrations of Onam include ‘Onam Sadhya’ which is specially prepared and relished on the occasion.
Onam Sadhya is also known as the grand feast which includes 26 delectables from the Southern state that are prepared by women of the house. It is a vegetarian multi-course supper with 26 varied dishes served on a banana leaf. If you are in Delhi and want to experience the delight of Onam Sadhya, here are some best places in the Capital city that will be easy on your pocket and let you have the divine taste of the Onam feast.
1. Mahabelly
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Mahabelly in Saket can be your go-to place to enjoy a relishing Onam Sadhya. This year marks the ninth edition of the Mahabelly Onam Sadhya. Their Onam Sadhya platter includes a variety of dishes including Sharkara Peratti, Banana Chips, Prawn Wafers, Fish Pickle, Onakka Shrimp Roast, Meen Peera, Beetroot Pacchadi, Clam Fry, Chethu Chicken Fry, Mutton Olathiyathu, Malabar Fish Curry, Kachiya Moru, Sambar, Red Rice, Kappa and Payar Payasam.
Price: INR 1,350
2. Padmanabham
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Padmanabham in Delhi’s Greater Kailash is a perfect place to enjoy South delicacies on a budget. The place offers delicious Onam Sadhya treats within budget with 22+ varieties.
Date: 27th - 29th August, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Address - Rajendra Place, Central Delhi (Near BLK Hospital Emergency Gate), New Delhi
3. Zambar
Malviya Nagar’s popular eatery Zambar serves Indian and global cuisines with guaranteed taste. In an Instagram post, Zamabr Eatery wrote, “The harvest festival and the homecoming of King Mahabali is incomplete without a milieu of traditional flavours served on one plate. Come over and celebrate the beautiful occasion with your loved ones as you savour this delightful feast.”
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Date: 28th August to 30th August, Available on Dine-in, Delivery and Takeaway
4. Dakshin
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Popular South eatery Dakshin offers delights from almost every Indian state at suitable prices. You can enjoy some of the best South Indian delicacies at this place without putting much strain on your pocket.
5. Thalaivar
Thalaivar in Delhi’s Greater Kailash is one of the best places in the capital city where you can relish some of the best South Indian delicacies.
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Their recipes and taste will make you drool and visit the place more often.
Address: M 25, Second Floor, Main Market, Block M, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi, Delhi 110004