A thali meal is an age-old Indian tradition that is hard to find nowadays in modern families due to busy schedules. Still, there are many restaurants and food joints that serve these set meal platters with traditional Indian dishes.
What does a Thali consist of?
An Indian thali comprises – main-course gravy, dal or curry, sabzi or stir fry, condiments like raita, chutney, pickle, salad, papadum, and side dishes like roti, naan, chapati, paratha, or rice. Every region in India has its own version of the thali meal. Although the dishes in a thali vary significantly across different regions, the layout of the platter hardly differs. I personally love curating a variety of thali meals for my family. Whether it is our everyday meal or some festive occasion, thali meals are an integral part of my menu. How do I plan them? I follow these meal prep tips and weekly menu planning to cook these elaborate meals for my family.
Everyday Indian Thali Ideas
Here are 25+ Indian thali ideas for the everyday meal menu. My thali meal ideas are practical, wholesome, and perfect for a family. follow us on Youtube and Instagram for video recipes.
