For a Malayali, missing an Onasadya is unthinkable. The Malayalam proverb “Kanam vittum Onam unnanam”—translating to "You must eat Sadya on Onam, even if you have to sell your land to afford ...

As per Ayurveda, sadya, which is dominated by the basic tastes of sweet, bitter, sour, salty, spicy and umami (savoury taste), is a well-balanced meal. Onam feast is traditionally served on a banana ...