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Bananas and plantains may share a name, but they play very different roles.
After enjoying a grand Onam sadya, one of the most cherished Kerala traditions, folding the banana leaf is more than just a way to clear the table – it’s a gesture rich with meaning. The direction in which you fold your banana leaf can symbolize satisfaction, appreciation, or even solemnity,
So while the world chuckles at a French museum banana taped to a wall that was once valued at millions, Kerala has its own story to tell.
The Onam market at the Madras Kerala Samajam will run from August 31 to September 4, concluding on the Uthradam day.
This chutney makes clever use of ripe bananas—especially handy if you have a few going soft or some leftover coconut oil after making banana or jackfruit chips.
Proper storage is key to keeping bananas fresh for longer.
Locust infestation has been severe in the Ponmudi, Irumalakka and Thellithodu areas of Konnthadi panchayat.
Many of its fans love this payasam more than the popular palada, palpayasam and even semia payasam.
It can be made with pineapple, banana or mangoes.
From the plantain leaf on which it is served to the simple buttermilk that is served as the last course of the meal, every aspect of sadya contributes to its nutritional value.
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