Onam is celebrated to mark the harvest season. A traditional fare, people eat a vegetarian spread on this day on a banana leaf with dishes ranging from 15 to 60 in number. A grand feast of sorts, Onam Sadhya is eagerly awaited by the young and old alike. If you are watching your weight, you can try these healthy options from the list of traditional Onam dishes.
This healthy dosa is made out of a batter of several dals such as -- toor, masoor, chana, urad, etc. and other spices. It requires only a drizzle of oil or ghee and packs in more nutrition than your regular dosa. Here is the recipe.
Mathanga erissery (pumpkin curry)
A gravy dish of primarily pumpkin and other spices, it is eaten with rice. Pumpkin is extremely good for health and packs in fibre but not too many calories. Enjoy this dish made in traditional Onam style with its recipe here.
Again a very low-cal vegetable, cabbage helps keep your heart healthy and also does not need much cooking time. To mask its bland taste, the addition of herbs and spices in this recipe is essential. Check out the recipe here.
A blend of several vegetables, aviyal certainly ranks high on the health meter. It has French beans, yam, curd, carrots, green peas and a lot more. You don't need much oil to cook it and the taste is simply sumptuous. Here is the recipe.
No feast is complete without dessert so finish your Sadhya with a cup of vermicelli in coconut milk. Instead of sugar, this dish is made using powdered jaggery. But remember not to indulge too much into it as it still has more calories. The addition of dry fruits makes it yummier and healthier. Find the recipe here.
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