The Great Indian Thali

Oct 31
10:36

2012

Jenny Jonson

Jenny Jonson

  • Share this article on Facebook
  • Share this article on Twitter
  • Share this article on Linkedin

Indian cuisines have an enchanting history of ravishing flavors and diverse ingredients unlike any country in the world. India has always been known as a land of spices and is slated as one of the biggest producers of condiments and spices in the world and thus Indian cooking is never bland or tasteless.

mediaimage

Indian cuisines have an enchanting history of ravishing flavors and diverse ingredients unlike any country in the world. India has always been known as a land of spices and is slated as one of the biggest producers of condiments and spices in the world and thus Indian cooking is never bland or tasteless. The Indian thali is a quintessential display of what an average Indian eats as his staple diet.

 The Indian thali offers a wide range of options to choose from.  It comprises of a metal plate along with a number of small metal bowls named Katoris placed on it. Many a times the small bows are replaced by little indentations on the plate. The traditional vegetarian thali usually comprises of two or more vegetables,The Great Indian Thali  Articles chappati, one curry, a bowl of rice, pickle, curd and other appetizers which can be added as per as one’s personal choice. The dish also comprises of a huge bowl of curd and cucumber in order to alleviate the blanching heat from the chili in your mouth!

Vegetarian thali is indeed and apt example of how taste meets health. The usage of spices and other ingredients in the thali varies from region to region owing to the diversified palettes included in the dish. Even though there is no chicken or lamb, there is no need to lose heart as there are so many mouth-watering preparations served on the vegetarian thali because flavor and taste is never compromised on when it comes to Indian thali. The Indian thali is a popular hit among food lovers across the world.

 The dishes included in the Indian thali differ from one region to another. A Rajasthani thali will vary from a North thali or even a South Indian thali or a Gujarati thali. A dish that brings out sweet and savoury flavors in a single platter can only be witnessed in the Indian thali.

In India, slaughtering of animals is considered as an act of cruelty and is looked down upon and mostly people prefer to immerse their taste-buds in the vegetarian delicacies instead of poultry preparations.  The unique combination of condiments, herbs and vegetables blended into one magically uplifts the flavor quotient of the Indian thali.

Vegeterian thalis with time has become so popular overseas that people brood around the Indian themed restaurants to relish the heavenly experience of savoring a healthy and hearty meal. The Indian thali is an art on a platter because it’s not a common sight to see such amazing flavors swirling in the mouth and blending with each other so smoothly. The main advantage of the Indian thali is that is in all means totally filling and the rice is unlimited for the gourmet

 In all respect, the Indian thali best sums up India’s authentic food and flavors. From sweet to sour to spice, you name it and the thali serves it all! Your taste buds are sure to be taken for a ride with the Indian Vegetarian thali to say the least!