The Sadhya tradition, originating from Kerala, is a grand vegetarian feast served on banana leaves during special occasions. This culinary tradition showcases a diverse array of vegetarian delicacies, including rice, sambar, aviyal, thoran, and payasam, each dish offering a unique blend of flavors and textures. Sadhya represents more than just a meal; it embodies Kerala's rich cultural heritage, emphasizing inclusivity, hospitality, and communal dining.
Kerala cuisine is a culinary style originated in Kerala, a state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India. Kerala cuisine offers a multitude of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared using fish, poultry and red meat with rice as a typical accompaniment. Chillies, curry leaves, coconut, mustard seeds, turmeric, tamarind, asafoetida and other spices are also used in the preparation.