Aviyal 
A colourful medley of vegetables, no feast in Kerala can miss Aviyal. It’s a dish that perfectly blends flavours of a variety of vegetables, coconut, and yoghurt giving it a creamy texture. Photo Courtesy: Home Chef, founder, Meal On Leaf, Trishala Lunawat 

Inji Puli
Also known as Puli Inji or Inji curry, this dish is a tangy and spicy ginger tamarind chutney that's a popular condiment to the traditional Kerala sadhya. Photo Courtesy: Home Chef, founder, Meal On Leaf, Trishala Lunawat

Ada Pradhaman
Another popular Kerala dish, Ada Pradhaman is a rich, creamy dessert to ensure you complete your sadhya on a happy note. This sweet dish is drenched in the goodness of rice flakes and coconut milk and is often served during festive occasions like Onam. Photo Courtesy: Home Chef, founder, Meal On Leaf, Trishala Lunawat 

Tomato Dal
Relish it with some phulkas, enjoy it with steamed rice, or gulp it down. Dal also called as ‘Pappu’ in Telugu, is a staple in every Indian household. Tomato dal is one of the specialities served during sadhya. It is double delicious as it has a kick of tanginess that comes from the tomatoes. Photo Courtesy: The South Spice, Mumbai

Pal Payasam
This rich and creamy Indian classic dessert is prepared using very less ingredients and is thus easy to make. Pal payasam is a perfect example of how even a simple rice dish can be absolutely delicious. Photo Courtesy: Chef Abhijeet Bagwe, executive chef, Novotel, Mumbai International Airport