Celebrate Onam 2025 With Flavor: 10 Authentic Snacks To Try

Onam 2025: 10 Traditional Snacks You Must Relish This Festive Season

Onam, the vibrant harvest festival of Kerala, is more than just floral carpets, traditional dances, and boat races. It is also a culinary delight where food takes center stage. While the grand Onam Sadhya is the heart of the celebrations, snacks also play an important role in bringing families together over shared plates of crispy, sweet, and savory bites. As Onam 2025 approaches, let’s explore ten traditional snacks that add flavor and joy to the festivities.

1. Banana Chips (Upperi)

No Onam is complete without a bowl of crispy banana chips. Made from raw bananas, thinly sliced and fried in coconut oil, these golden crisps are a staple snack across Kerala. Their irresistible crunch makes them a must-have during the festival.

2. Sharkara Varatti

These are thick banana chips coated in jaggery and spices. Unlike plain banana chips, Sharkara Varatti offers a sweet and slightly spicy twist, making it a favorite festive snack.

3. Achappam

Often called the “rose cookie,” Achappam is a crispy and intricate snack made with rice flour, coconut milk, sesame seeds, and eggs. Its unique flower-like shape and delicate crunch make it both festive and decorative.

4. Kuzhalappam

A tubular-shaped crispy snack made with rice flour, coconut, and spices, Kuzhalappam is fried to perfection. Its hollow structure makes it light and airy, perfect with tea during Onam evenings.

5. Unniyappam

This sweet, round snack is made from rice flour, jaggery, and banana, deep-fried in ghee or coconut oil. Its soft texture and rich flavor make it one of the most beloved treats during Onam.

6. Murukku

A savory spiral-shaped snack made from rice flour and urad dal flour, Murukku is crunchy, slightly salty, and addictive. It pairs beautifully with a hot cup of chai during festive gatherings.

7. Nei Appam

Similar to Unniyappam but prepared entirely in ghee, Nei Appam is soft, spongy, and full of flavor. Its rich aroma fills the home with a festive touch during Onam celebrations.

8. Aval Vilayichathu

This sweet snack is made with beaten rice (aval), jaggery, grated coconut, and ghee. Light yet filling, Aval Vilayichathu is a wholesome festive bite that connects deeply with Kerala’s traditional roots.

9. Kaayi Ada

Kaayi Ada is a steamed rice dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery, wrapped in banana leaves before steaming. Its natural aroma and soft texture make it a soulful festive delight.

10. Thenga Varuthathu (Fried Coconut Chips)

These crunchy coconut slices fried in coconut oil are simple yet packed with flavor. They are a delightful addition to the snack platter during Onam.

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Onam 2025 is not just about rituals and decorations; it is also about celebrating togetherness through food. These traditional snacks not only add variety to the festive spread but also reflect Kerala’s rich culinary heritage. Whether sweet or savory, crispy or soft, each bite carries the essence of the festival. As families gather this Onam, these snacks will surely bring smiles and memories that last a lifetime.

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