Wishing you all my blogger friends, Happy Onam
Athapookalam courtesy: My Sister-in-law's Husband
Onam is important harvest festival in Kerala, India. We celebrate this festival with lot of enthusiasm. Thinking of the times I spent Onam at home with my parents and sister makes me feel nostalgic, we used to get new clothes, and grand feast on the day. Amma cook lot of dishes. When we are young, we will be waiting for the Onam as we get 10 days school vacation.
Onam (Malayalam: ഓണം) falls during the first month of the Malayalam calendar which is Chingam (August–September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. Story behind Onam is that during King Mahabali’s reign, Kerala was prosperous, people were happy, no worries, no lies everywhere peace and prosperity. Because of this he got lot enemies among the the Gods, ( Mahabali was considered a demon King) and they hatched plan to overthrow him. After Mahabali was defeated by a trick played by God Vishnu, his wish of visiting his people once every year was granted. In order to honour his visit there will grand feast and flower decorations etc – the Onam festival.
You will amaze to see a vegetarian banquet with lots of variety in appearance, taste, smell in all the dishes. It usually starts 4-5 curries, payasam etc served in Banana leaf. It is difficult for me to cook all dishes, so I made, sambar( Lentil and vegetable gravy), Avial( mixed vegetables in coconut sauce) and Mezhukupuratti( stir fry with vegetables) , mango pachadi, vendakka kichadi( okra in yogurt cake) and payasam.
This is our Onam Sadya.
This is our Onam Sadya.
Here is a simple humble Semiya Payasam. I make this more often. I used amma recipe for this. I didn’t add any extra sugar. If you want you are feel free to add sugar for some more sweetness.
What you need
Vermicelli: 1 cup
Milk: 1 ½ (I used whole milk)
Sweetened condense milk: 3 oz (1 small tin, Fat free)
Cardamom: 2 no
Water: 1 cup
Salt: a pinch
Cashews: ¼ cup
Raisins: ⅕ cup
Ghee: 1 tablespoon
How I made
In medium sauce pot heat ghee and add cashew and raisins. Fry them till raisins become plums up and cashews become golden color. It takes about 1 minute in medium flame. Remove them and set aside.
In the same pan fry vermicelli until they become golden color it takes about 2 minutes. To this add water and cook them for 15 minutes or until they are done. To this add milk and cook for another 10 minutes. Add sweetened condense milk and cook for 5 minutes or until it reaches desired consistency.
Add crushed cardamom and fried cashews and raisins. Enjoy warm or chill. I prefer to enjoy as warm.
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 serving
Verdict: Yummy
will you make it again: Yes I will
Swathi
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
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Looks like you had a wonderful Onam!
Sharmilee! :) says
Perfect payasam for the celebration...happy onam to u too
Yasmeen says
Happy onam.Love the festive art work and the dessert is a classic for special occasions 😀
Rumana Rawat says
First time here.. and this recipe looks delicious:)
Ameya says
Happy Onam Swathi! The payasam looks tasty 🙂
Viki's Kitchen says
Happy Onam dear. The athappokolam and the elaborate onam feast looks very traditional. Beautiful snaps....feast looks delicious.
vineetha says
Happy onam to you to dear..Ona sadhya gambhiramayitundallo..yes,njanum undakki oru cheriya sadhya.semiya payasam vum adipoli..nalla oru visual treat.
Ellie (Almost Bourdain) says
Happy Onam! What a great feast!
Aparna S Mallya says
Happy Onam to you too! Dish looks delicious!
Neha says
pudding looks so delicious, nice one swathi,pictures are amazing
Sreelekha Sumesh says
Hey Swathi,happy onam da.Onathinu semiya payasarunnu alle.ethente hubby de fav payasam anu.ethra koduthalum kazhicholum:)
ladyyjae says
happy onam to youu!! although I don't celebrate it myself 🙂 ehehhe. interesting to learn about other peoples beliefs and religions 🙂
have a good day!!
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Reeni says
Happy Onam my dear Swathi! And thank you for telling me of the traditions behind it. Your dessert looks absolutely delicious!
Panchpakwan says
Happy Onam to you and you family Swathi...
The whole festive spread looks so inviting.. and delicious.
Suman Singh says
lovely pics..Happy Onam to you and your family Swathi..semiya looks delicious!
RAKS KITCHEN says
Very inviting those pictures,looks delicious!
Gulmohar says
Happy Onam da !!!!
adipoli payasam !
Satya says
happy onam Swati ...prasadam looks divine ...love the rangoli
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Charitha says
yummy payasam..yum..Happy onam
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Curry Leaf says
Happy Onam Swathi.Enjoy the payasam and the festive days
PALATABLE says
Happy Onam dear, love your preparation for making this yummy dessert and it's sugarless too..
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Khaugiri says
Happy Onam to U dear!!! Kheer is looking yummmm:)
G.Pavani says
Happy Onam dear...payasam looks yummy n creamy
Joanne says
I love any holiday that involves good food! What a fantastic and tasty dish.
Hamaree Rasoi says
Happy Onam to you dear. Payasam looks simply perfect. Already drooling looking at it.
Deepa
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aipi says
Happy Onam dear..
Payasam looks so festive n delish!!
notyet100 says
slurp looks delicious,..
happy onam
sanjeeta kk says
Love the Semiyan paysam anytime.
Sushma Mallya says
Looks yum...
Faith says
Happy Onam! The pudding looks wonderful, I love the raisins and nuts in it!
Shama Nagarajan says
Happy Onam and yummy payasam
MaryMoh says
Happy Onam, Swathii! The first picture looks so pretty! Thanks very much for sharing. MaryMoh at http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com
Priya says
Happy Onam Swathi, great looking and droolworthy semiya payasam dear..
srividhya Ravikumar says
Happy onam swathi... payasam looks delicious.