'Sadya Mela' Feast At Kerala School Celebrates Local Food With Over 50 Dishes
The Sadya Mela, organised by Government LP School Kuttimoodu in Thiruvananthapuram, aimed to remind people to not forget their local food traditions.
Influenced by advertisements and a fascination with artificial tastes and smells, fast food, soft drinks, and bakery sweets have become ingrained in the food culture of modern lifestyles. With changing times, many people are not even aware of the country’s traditional foods, which offer a perfect balance of taste and nutrition.
Considering this, a govenment school in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram organised a ‘Sadya Mela’ to introduce children to the merits of local cuisine and its authentic flavours. Based on the ‘Oonin Melam‘ and ‘Thalum Thakarayum‘ of the Maduram unit, this delightful mela featured rice and curries made with white curry.
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During the feast at the Government LP School Kuttimoodu, children not only enjoyed the delicious meal but also enjoyed reciting the lines of the Thullal song. The feast included roasted yam, papaya pickle, banana thoran, carrot pickle, pavakka pachadi, inchi pachadi, mango pachadi, kalan, olan, erisseri, arippayasam, pineapple stew, and many other traditional dishes. With over 50 items, including various pickles, upperi, thoran, and payasam, the feast was truly awe-inspiring.
The ‘Sadya Mela‘ was organised to remind people should not forget their local food traditions in the face of the increasing prevalence of adulterated and unhealthy food items. The event was attended by the Headmistress, Mrs Nilushar, PTA President Mr Ani, parents, and the entire school staff, all of whom participated in the meal.
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