Onam
Onam is an annual harvest and cultural festival related to Hinduism that is celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala. A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state and includes a spectrum of cultural events. Onam commemorates Vamana and the generous but egotistical daitya king Mahabali.
 

Onam Sadhya is a plant-based lover’s dream, and this Kerala-Style Aviyal is no exception. Not familiar with what Onam is? It is a yearly harvest festival in Kerala that primarily Hindus celebrate, however, those of all religious backgrounds will recognize it. The celebration date is based on the Malayalam calendar. It is celebrated in the month of Chingam which ends up being around August or September each year. The most notable part of Onam is the “sadhya” or “the feast.”

Aviyal is a staple South Indian dish that you can make with a variety of native vegetables. It’s something common to make during Onam Sadhya. The dish typically includes green plantains, pumpkin, squash, cucumber, yams, beans, and moringa. The variety I am using in this recipe features some of the most common veggies used.

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