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| Alternative names | സദ്യ |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Kerala |
| Other information | Kamayan (Philippines) |
Sadya, also spelt as Sadhya, (Malayalam: സദ്യ) is a meal of Kerala origin and of importance to all Malayalis, consisting of a variety of traditional vegetarian dishes usually served on a banana leaf as lunch.[1] Sadya is typically served as a traditional feast for Onam and Vishu,[2] along with other special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and temple festivals. In Brahmanical tradition, the term "sadya" (सद्य) in Sanskrit means "immediate," "soon," or "quickly." It is derived from the root "sādhyā" (साध्या), meaning "achievable" or "attainable." In South Indian cuisine, especially in Kerala, "sadya" came from the concept of 'immediate brahmanical feast'.[3]
- ^ Kerala's Slow Food; The Indian banana leaf banquet that tastes like home by Shahnaz Habib AFAR March/ April 2014 page 49
- ^ Iyer, Meenakshi (25 August 2018). "Onam 2018, here's why Sadya is the most balanced meal, full of nutritional value – more lifestyle". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ 1.Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary 2.A Sanskrit-English Dictionary by Sir Monier Monier-Williams