Friday, April 15, 2011

Happy Vishu - Vishu sadya recipes

Wish You All a Very Happy & Prosperous Vishu..


Kerala Festival Vishu is celebrated on this day. Vishu is the Malayali New Year and we all believe the fortune for this year depend upon what we first see on that morning. Vishukkani is arranged the previous night with  Rice, Gold, Fruits, Valkkanaadi (metal Mirror), Golden Cucumber, seasonal flower-Konnappoo and coins in a bell metal vessel called the otturuli. 


Another exciting part is the Vishu Kaineettam. After morning bath we all wear new dress and wait for Vishu Kaineettam.The eldest member of the family gives money(it was silver / gold coins before) to all junior members, relatives and servants. 


Vishu sadya recipes

The highlight of the festival is the Vishu Sadya with traditional dishes served on a  Banana  leaf. Vishu sadya menu for this year was 



17 comments:

  1. A Very Happy Vishu to you and your family. Have a great year ahead.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  2. Lovely and hearty spread... Happy vishu to u and ur family dear...

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  3. Happy Vishu, Lena... what a lovely sadya! My mouth is watering!

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  4. Happy Vishu wishes to u and ur family Lena, wonderful spread dear..

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  5. Happy Vishu to you and family Lena!

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  6. Happy vishu to you and your family.Sadya adipoli.

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  7. ithellam ottakku thinnoooooo

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  8. Happy Vishu to you and your family Lena. Nice spread of yummy dishes.

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  9. that is such a mind blowing spread..yummo

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  10. Happy Vishu to you and your family, Lena..Vishu kanniyum vishu sadya vibhavangalum superb aayittundu..

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  11. happy Vishu!!!...adipoli vishu sadya and vishu kani....loved it..

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  12. Happy Vishu Lena..Adipoli ayrunullo..

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  13. happy vishu 2 u 2...adipoli sadhya...

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  14. A very happy vishu Lena. Excellent sadhya...drooling

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  15. Hope you had a yummy happy vishu!!

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