Fresh carrots, cabbage, beetroot, raw bananas are swiftly chopped into cubes and then tossed in large urulis as they turn into thorans, avial, and pachadis. What perhaps reads like a typical preparation of the grand Onam sadya, these dishes go into vacuum sealed boxes instead of being served instantly on the traditional banana leaf. The idea took shape about five …
It's clear that Malavika Mohanan loves everything about Onam and its festivities be it sadya or making the vibrant flower rangoli called pookalam or dressing up in festive attire. From sadya to creating pookalam, Malavika Mohanan looks forward to Onam festivities As the 10-day festival kicks off, the actor reflects on Onam celebrations at home, the actor shares, “My mum …
