Sadya in America: How to make Onam feast with ingredients available in the US

Onam, the Malayali harvest festival, starts August 26th, with Thiruvonam on September 5th. The festival includes traditional clothes, gifts, Pookalams, and Onam Sadya. Preparing a Sadya in the US is possible using ingredients from local stores. Key dishes include Parippu curry, Sambar, Rasam, and Avial. Ada Pradhaman is a popular dessert. Banana leaf substitutes can enhance the experience. Read below!