Onam 2021 came to a close over the weekend, and we were eagerly waiting for the Kerala restaurants to announce their festive menus for the last two weeks. We debated whether to dine-in or to get a takeout. In the end, we decided to get a takeout from good old Spice Junction.
Buffet lines are a thing of the past, and the restaurant can't squeeze in that many people during the meal hour. They simply can't do it any more due to pandemic hygiene regulations, capacity limits, and social distancing. Neither do we want to squeeze with crowds. Spice Junction prepped the pre-ordered takeouts by noon, and we simply turned up to pick up from the table. We Then we went home to set up the meal and demolished it. Most ideal.
The nature of the vegetarian dishes meant that nothing on the table would keep well for lunch the next day. Too much coconut-everything used. The food ought to the eaten asap within the day. We were hungry (had the foresight to hit the outdoor gym at East Coast Park), so we ate everything. Heh.
The restaurant said there were 24 items in the vegetarian Onam Sadhya. Erm. WOW. We got the Kerala matta rice, and the savory items of vegetables with coconut flakes, and curries. There were a big pack of pappadum, tubs of pickles (puli inchi, naranga achar), bananas (instead of banana chips), and two types of payasam. I love the banana leaves provided. I swear that it always makes the meal tastier. Ahhhhh. This must be the most superb vegetarian meal of the year. We so look forward to sampling the Onam Sadhya every year.
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