A Kerala wedding feast, known as “Sadhya,” is a celebration of flavors served on a banana leaf. Each dish is carefully prepared to offer a balance of taste, texture, and aroma, making the meal a memorable experience.

50 Popular Vegetarian Dishes for a Kerala Wedding

1. Rice (Kerala Matta)

A staple in Kerala weddings, Kerala Matta rice is known for its nutty flavor and rich texture, making it the perfect base for various curries.

2. Sambar

A lentil-based vegetable stew with a tamarind base, packed with flavors from spices like coriander and cumin, offering a tangy and spicy taste.

3. Rasam

A thin, spicy broth made with tamarind, tomatoes, and black pepper, known for its tangy and peppery flavor that aids digestion.

4. Parippu (Dal Curry)

A simple yet flavorful lentil curry made with moong dal and seasoned with ghee and coconut, offering a creamy and mild taste.

5. Avial

A mixed vegetable dish cooked with coconut, yogurt, and curry leaves, known for its rich, creamy, and mildly tangy flavor.

6. Thoran

A dry vegetable stir-fry with grated coconut, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, providing a crunchy texture and mild spice.

7. Kaalan

A yogurt-based curry made with yam and plantain, flavored with coconut and black pepper, giving it a creamy, slightly sour taste.

8. Olan

A subtle, coconut milk-based dish with ash gourd and beans, offering a mildly sweet and delicate flavor.

9. Erissery

A pumpkin and black-eyed peas curry with grated coconut and cumin, known for its slightly sweet and savory taste.

10. Pachadi

A yogurt-based side dish with coconut and pineapple, offering a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of spice.

11. Kichadi

A cooling dish made with yogurt and cucumber, seasoned with mustard and green chilies for a refreshing taste.

12. Inji Puli (Ginger Tamarind Chutney)

A tangy and spicy chutney made with ginger, tamarind, and jaggery, balancing sweet and sour flavors.

13. Naranga Achar (Lemon Pickle)

A spicy and tangy pickle made with lemons, red chili, and mustard seeds for a sharp and zesty flavor.

14. Mango Pickle

A traditional spicy and tangy pickle prepared with raw mangoes, chili powder, and mustard oil.

15. Kootu Curry

A combination of black chickpeas and vegetables in a coconut-based gravy, offering a rich, slightly sweet taste.

16. Banana Chips

Crispy and crunchy fried banana slices, seasoned with salt, offering a perfect snack with a mild sweetness.

17. Sarkara Varatti

Jaggery-coated banana chips with a crunchy texture and a sweet, caramelized flavor.

18. Moru Kachiyathu (Seasoned Buttermilk)

A spiced buttermilk drink flavored with ginger and green chilies, providing a cooling and tangy taste.

19. Pulissery

A mildly spiced yogurt-based curry with cucumber or ash gourd, offering a creamy and slightly tangy flavor.

20. Cabbage Thoran

Shredded cabbage stir-fried with grated coconut and spices, delivering a crunchy texture with mild spice.

21. Beans Mezhukkupuratti

Stir-fried beans with coconut oil and spices, offering a mildly spicy and crisp flavor.

22. Ulli Theeyal (Shallots in Tamarind Gravy)

A tamarind-based curry with shallots, coconut, and spices, known for its rich, tangy taste.

23. Pavakka Theeyal (Bitter Gourd Curry)

A flavorful curry made with roasted coconut and tamarind, balancing bitterness with a tangy sweetness.

24. Vendakka Pachadi (Okra Yogurt Curry)

A creamy dish made with yogurt and okra, seasoned with mustard and chilies for a mild, tangy taste.

25. Carrot Pachadi

Grated carrots in a yogurt-based side dish, offering a sweet and refreshing taste.

26. Kumbalanga Pachadi (Ash Gourd in Yogurt)

A creamy, slightly sweet dish with ash gourd and coconut-based yogurt seasoning.

27. Pappadam (Papad)

Crispy fried lentil wafers that add a crunchy texture to the meal.

28. Payasam (Ada Pradhaman)

A delicious dessert made with rice flakes, jaggery, and coconut milk.

29. Palada Payasam

A milk-based sweet dish with rice flakes and sugar.

30. Parippu Payasam

A lentil-based dessert with jaggery and coconut milk.

31. Nei Appam

Sweet rice fritters deep-fried in ghee, offering a crunchy outer layer and a soft, sweet inside.

32. Unniyappam

A traditional snack made with rice, jaggery, and banana, offering a sweet and soft texture.

33. Pazham Pori

Banana fritters coated in a crispy batter, providing a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat.

34. Chakka Pradhaman

A traditional jackfruit dessert made with jaggery and coconut milk.

35. Ela Ada

Steamed rice flour parcels filled with coconut and jaggery.

36. Koottu Curry

A spicy and flavorful curry made with yam, banana, and chickpeas.

37. Idiyappam

Soft and fluffy string hoppers made from rice flour, usually served with stew.

38. Pathiri

Thin rice flour pancakes, perfect for pairing with curries.

39. Kappa

Boiled tapioca served with a side of spicy coconut chutney or curry, offering a starchy and mildly sweet taste.

40. Thalassery Biryani (Vegetarian)

A fragrant rice dish cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and ghee, offering a rich and flavorful taste.

41. Cherupayar Thoran

A stir-fry made with green gram, grated coconut, and mild spices, providing a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

42. Vellarikka Pachadi

A refreshing yogurt-based side dish with cucumber and a hint of mustard seasoning.

43. Vendakka Thoran

A simple stir-fry made with okra, grated coconut, and a tempering of mustard seeds.

44. Kumbalanga Moru Curry

A mildly spiced yogurt-based curry with ash gourd, offering a cooling and tangy flavor.

45. Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti

A stir-fry of long beans with coconut oil and spices, offering a mildly spicy and crispy taste.

46. Mambazha Pulissery

A sweet and tangy mango curry made with yogurt and mild spices.

47. Koottucurry

A thick and flavorful curry made with mixed vegetables and roasted coconut.

48. Parippu Vada

Crispy lentil fritters made with a blend of spices and curry leaves.

49. Ghee Rice

A fragrant rice dish cooked with ghee, spices, and fried onions, offering a rich taste.

50. Semiya Payasam

A delicious dessert made with vermicelli, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and cashews.

By incorporating these traditional vegetarian dishes into your wedding menu, you ensure an authentic and flavorful experience that delights guests and honors Kerala’s rich culinary heritage.