Banana Leaf Menu For Deepavali
Banana Leaf Meal For Deepavali
Deepavali in India is a very big occasion and eagerly awaited the whole year. Traditionally, a Vegetarian Banana Leaf Menu is served on the day with a variety of sweets and savouries. Our friends would invite us over for a Banana Leaf meal and it was always an array of Vegetarian dishes served on a banana leaf. We enjoyed receiving trays of goodies from various friends and neighbours and reciprocated in kind during Christmas.
May your Deepavali be filled with blessings, good health, and prosperity. A very happy and prosperous Deepavali to all!
A typical Vegetarian menu would consist of an odd number of vegetarian items like the 13 ( my version) below:
Cashew Rice Pulav
White Rice
Kadle Curry- Black Chickpeas
Vegetable Cutlets
Vadai
Mangalorean Brinjal Molee
Rejuvenating Vitamin Salad
Cucumber Salad
Jackfruit Pickle
Mango Ginger chutney
Pappadams
Sweets –( Sago & Tender Coconut Payasa)
Instant Coconut Barfi
If you feel like it you could plan a Deepavali Banana Leaf Menu for your loved ones this year. Am sharing a few recipes from my blog with you that make up an excellent Banana Leaf Meal. It may seem a lot of work, but when the whole family joins in, it becomes child’s play and is perfect for bonding together on Deepavali or Diwali.
Usually plain white rice is served along with a special savoury rice. Here is the recipe for Cashew Pulav, a delicious Mangalorean Rice Recipe.
Black Chickpeas are traditionally served during this period and here is an easy recipe for you you to try.
For those who prefer the White Chickpeas, here’s a recipe for you.
Vadais are also a must in some households. Here is my baked version for you.
Vegetable Cutlets go really well with a Vegetarian Menu and this is one of my favourite recipes.
Brinjal in Coconut milk is a traditional Mangalorean Protestant dish and absolutely delicious.
Mangalorean Brinjal Molee / Pan Fried Eggplant in Coconut Milk / Aubergine
There are always a couple of crunchy salads included on the banana leaf. Here’s a beauty salad to enhance your looks.
Cucumber Salad is a must on a Banana Leaf Menu and here is my version of it.
Pickles are traditionally served with this special meal. This is an unusual pickle my Mum made every year in vast quantities.
An assortment of chutneys add flavour to any festive meal. Most household have a few of them in their refrigerator. Am sharing a unique recipe from my Mum In Law.
A Payasa ( Payasam) made of sago or vermicelli is the traditional dessert served for Deepavali in South Indian homes. I have shared an unusual Sago Payasa that we make frequently.
Coconut Barfi is very popular in South India and made for all festivals. This is a fireless cooking recipe that I discovered years ago.
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