A balanced platter that is sweet, salty, sour and spicy at once; refills keep coming.
History
Gujarati thali is a vegetarian meal served on a plate with many small bowls. Jain and Vaishnav traditions favoured vegetarian food. A balance of sweet, salty, sour and spicy is built into the meal.
Why it exists
The thali offers variety, balance and hospitality in one plate.
Ingredients
- Rotli
- Dal or kadhi
- Shaak (vegetables)
- Rice
- Farsan (snacks)
- Pickle
- Sweet
- Chaas
How it's made
- Cook several seasonal vegetables
- Make dal with a sweet-sour tadka
- Roll and cook rotli
- Prepare a farsan like dhokla
- Serve in small portions with sweet last and chaas
how to eat it
Serve & eat
Eat clockwise, sweet included.
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