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Happy Onam 2009

The 2009 Onam is on 2nd September. For those of us who love the Kerala Sadhya, it is an experience to revisit again and again. The traditional feast is delicious, colorful and so filling. To bring back memories of Onam and peek into the fun filled days of childhood, you've got to read this post on Onam by Life at Abhi.

From the very depths of my heart, I wish you all a very happy, golden Onam.

To my dear Malayali folks, entey hridayam niranja pon onam ashamsakal.
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chitra said…
Swapna
ente Onam wishes.
August 29, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Bharathy said…
Happy Onam to you, Swapna :)..

Warm Welcome to my place.. :)

Reg Avial, I donno "where" you flaw :)..
the choice of vegetables..rightly cookes..the coconut base..coconut oil..curry leaves..even a Lazily made Avial should taste fine..
Try and Try again, You will win at last.. :)
August 29, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Swapna Raghu Sanand said…
@Chitra: Thanks so much. I wish you a very happy ponn Onam too.

@Bharathy: Thanks very much for the warm welcome and the greetings. Yes, I will keep trying till I get the Avial right:)
August 30, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Uma said…
Hey, Happy Onam to you! I relish the Sadhya - the lat time I made one was 8 years back though :-)
August 31, 2009 at 1:38 AM
Mamma mia! Me a mamma? said…
Belated Onam wishes!

Some of my closest and bestest friends are Malayalis! I miss the food so much! *sigh*
September 8, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Swapna Raghu Sanand said…
Thanks. Drop in at home and we will be sure to whip up a delicious sadhya for you. Just let me know.
September 8, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Abhilash said…
Dear Swapna,

Thank you very much for the comment and...

"are baap re", again thanks for mentioning about me in the post.

I appreciate your comments and will make sure I keep writing and try to improve the way of writing.

At last... a single word....

Thanku boss...
September 17, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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