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The right way to eat a Kerala Sadya

  • August 26 , 2026

How should you place a banana leaf for Sadya? When do you eat the payasam? And which way should you fold the leaf?

From placing the thooshanila and arranging the dishes to eating parippu, sambar, payasam, rasam and moru, here’s your simple guide to eating a traditional Kerala Sadya. The exact customs can vary across families and regions, but these are the basics to know before you sit down for an Onasadya.

Come hungry. Eat with your right hand. And don’t mix everything together!

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