Thali

/θɑːli/

[noun]

Thali

[NOUN]

a traditional Indian meal that consists of a variety of dishes served on a single plate

What is "thali"?

Thali is a traditional Indian meal that features a variety of dishes served on a large platter. The platter typically includes a selection of curries, rice, bread, and accompaniments such as chutney, raita, and pickles. The dishes may vary depending on the region and the restaurant, but common ones include dal, vegetable curries, meat or seafood curries, and biryani or pulao. Thali is often served in a round metal platter called a thali tray, which has several small compartments for each dish. The meal is usually eaten with the fingers and is a popular way to experience the diverse and flavorful cuisine of India.

Examples

1. But we would have been there eating our parathas, eating our dal and our thali in New Mexico, in Indiana.

2. (smacking loudly) - A thali.

3. And some of these interventions that are culturally specific, like the My Thali.

4. And then I got the whole Thali, so it comes with a number of different side dishes, including rice and, I think these are chapatis, and then some chutneys and curries.