If you’re enjoying an Onam Sadya, chances are you’re digging into different types of desserts. And one of the most loved among these is Ada Pradhaman, a rice pudding made from rice flakes (ada). Richer and creamier than most payasams (or kheer), Ada Pradhaman is easy to make, and can be adapted for vegan diets by replacing ghee with coconut oil.

This Meethi Sevaiyan is a creamy, fragrant dessert perfect for Eid. Vermicelli is lightly roasted in ghee, then cooked in milk and sugar syrup, infused with saffron and cardamom. Topped with blanched almonds, pistachios, and khoya, it’s a festive treat that’s soft, nutty, and indulgent for family and friends.

If you think no meal is complete without a sweet ending, then you must try Boli, a popular sweet flatbread from Kerala. Traditionally paired with payasam and served at weddings and festivals like Onam, Boli gets its signature yellow color due to the turmeric powder. It also resembles the popular Maharashtrian puran poli – the two primarily differ in texture, but not much in terms of ingredients.