Kudumbashree Entrepreneurs to Prepare Onam Feast

Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs are preparing to serve Onasadya, a traditional Onam feast, for the upcoming celebrations. Approximately 400 women entrepreneurs operating canteen and catering units statewide will be involved in preparing the meals.

What Happened

The Kudumbashree initiative will offer Onasadya, featuring a comprehensive menu of traditional dishes including rice, sambar, aviyal, koottu curry, thoran, olan, kalan, pachadi, kichadi, pulinji, rasam, buttermilk, pickle, sarkaravaratti, banana chips, pappadom, banana, and payasam. Customers have the option to select specific dishes and payasams if they pre-order. The pricing for the sadya begins at Rs. 170, with a minimum order requirement of five sadyas. Special orders for ada prathaman, palada prathaman, and parippu payasam are also accepted, starting from half-litre quantities.

Key Facts

• Nearly 400 women entrepreneurs will prepare the Onasadya.
• The sadya includes rice, sambar, aviyal, koottu curry, thoran, olan, kalan, pachadi, kichadi, pulinji, rasam, buttermilk, pickle, sarkaravaratti, banana chips, pappadom, banana, and payasam.
• Prices start from Rs. 170.
• The minimum order is for five sadyas.
• Orders can be placed for payasams like ada prathaman, palada prathaman, and parippu payasam starting from half a litre.
• Bookings have commenced in all districts via call centers and Kudumbashree community development society (CDS) offices.
• The sadya will be supplied by Kudumbashree entrepreneurs located near the customer.
• Orders are accepted for Onam celebrations organized by government, quasi-government, private organizations, banks, schools, and residents' associations.
• Customers can contact Kudumbashree district mission offices or CDS offices for orders.
• The report was published on August 13, 2026, at 11:41 pm IST.

Background

Bookings are now open across all districts, facilitated through a dedicated call centre and the local Kudumbashree community development society (CDS) offices. The meals will be delivered by entrepreneurs situated in the vicinity of the order recipient, ensuring local sourcing and delivery. This service extends to corporate and community events, including those organized by government bodies, private entities, educational institutions, and resident welfare groups.