Shenaz Treasurywala Instagram – What’s on my leaf? This is called Sadhya or Feast Menu in Kerala @theleelakovalam Karingali Vellam ( Herbal Water) Karingali is the bark of a tree that is dried and stored . A little bit is put in the water and boiled good for digestion. Salt Balances individual flavors. *Basically to do what a salt is supposed to do.* Rasakadali Pazham Yellow Banana from Kerala eaten at the end of a meal. Sharkara Varaty Jaggery coated banana chips adding sweetness, crunch & munch *like how you all add to my life* Naranga Achar – Lime Pickle Pulli Inji – Ginger and Imli Chutney Nurukku Manga Achar Homemade raw mango pickle Vellerika Pacchadi: Orange Madras cucumber and coconut in a mustard spiked yoghurt gravy Beetroot Pacchadi The sweetness of beetroot and coconut with mustard and homemade yoghurt. Vendakka Kichadi: Fresh cow milk yoghurt, grated coconut, and mustard garnished with deep-fried crunchy okras Kondattam Fried curd chilly. *Probably the best 3 word sentence ever* Kalan Raw plantain, yoghurt and coconut-based gravy that enhances the taste. Avial Medley of vegetables and grated coconut mix. Olan (Pumpkin and Cowpea Curry) A light,mild curry with coconut milk, curry leaves and cowpeas. Olan is said to be the humblest of dishes and a palate cleanser. Chemba Rice Loval rice served hot to start a sadhya Parippu (Dal) Thick dal cooked with coconut & minimal spices Ghee A spoonful in the dal is the best combination Palakkadan Sambar Freshly ground sambar powder and roasted coconut is used in this distinctive Kerala-style Sambar Tomato Rasam Comforting and homey Rasam, perfect for season changes. Pineapple Pullisherry : coconut and yoghurt with the goodness of sweet Pineapples Ada Pradaman: Rice flour batter rolled out on banana leaf like pasta, steamed cut into squares cooked with coconut milk & jaggery Pal Payasam Payasam is slow cooked in cow milk for over two hours in a uruli to get a rose hue and the desired creaminess Gothambu Payasam Broken wheat cooked with milk & Jaggery Sambaram Buttermilk spiced with spices that aid digestion #kovalam #foodporn #foodbaby #travelromancesmiles #onam Kovalam, Kerala