{"id":10098,"date":"2022-02-21T22:36:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T22:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/?p=10098"},"modified":"2022-02-24T23:57:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T23:57:44","slug":"the-ubiquitous-thali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/the-ubiquitous-thali\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ubiquitous Thali"},"content":{"rendered":"

My daughter \u092c\u0947\u091f\u0940nasked me which type of Indian cuisine \u092d\u094b\u091c\u0928 was my favorite \u092a\u0938\u0902\u0926\u0940\u0926\u093e. I had to think about it for a second. I am a foodie \u0916\u093e\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u093e \u0936\u094c\u0915\u0940\u0928 and being Indian, it is hard to choose \u091a\u0941\u0928\u0947\u0902 as each state \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f has its own favorite dish. I asked if I could list at least 5 favorites.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, it would take a lifetime \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928\u092d\u0930 to try out all the dishes on the Indian subcontinent \u0909\u092a\u092e\u0939\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0935\u0940\u092a. I explained \u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0915\u0940 that each state had its own cuisine<\/a>. Kind of like Europe? She asked. I replied in the affirmative \u0938\u0915\u093e\u0930\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u0915. After all, India is a subcontinent with each state possessing its own language<\/a> \u092d\u093e\u0937\u093e <\/span>and culture \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f. Much like Europe.<\/p>\n

But, my favorite childhood \u092c\u091a\u092a\u0928 food memories \u092f\u093e\u0926\u0947\u0902 take me to the thali. I have sampled \u0928\u092e\u0942\u0928\u093e Gujarati, South Indian, Seafood, Goan and Malabar thalis. I love them all.<\/p>\n

So here is a nod to the ubiquitous \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092a\u0915 thali. The bearer of tasty culinary \u092a\u093e\u0915 exploits \u0915\u093e\u0930\u0928\u093e\u092e\u0947 in India.<\/p>\n

Breakdown of the Thali<\/h2>\n

Thali<\/a> \u0925\u093e\u0932\u0940 is the name for plate in Hindi. The contents \u0905\u0902\u0924\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0941 of a thali depend on the local culture, heritage \u0935\u093f\u0930\u093e\u0938\u0924, and traditions. A typical thali has several small stainless steel bowls \u0915\u091f\u094b\u0930\u0947 containing sides dishes, desserts \u092e\u093f\u0920\u093e\u0908, yogurt and relishes as well. A simple thali may have 2-3 bowls. One containing a curry, another a vegetable, and a third containing yogurt\u0926\u0939\u0940.<\/p>\n

There are also complex thalis – with at least 5-6 bowls with multiple sides. The larger or grander the occasion \u0905\u0935\u0938\u0930 the more complex the thali.<\/p>\n

It is important to note here that even though the bowls look small \u091b\u094b\u091f\u093e – they pack food and are sort of like a multi-course tapas meal \u092d\u094b\u091c\u0928. They definitely challenge one’s appetite \u092d\u0942\u0916.<\/p>\n

When you go to a restaurant and ask for a thali, the server will come out bearing this beautiful stainless steel metal plate.\u00a0 Thalis are made of steel but in actuality, they can refer to any plate. The plate will have an edge that is raised. This is so it can house and prevent the tiny bowls filled with food from slipping off the plate.<\/p>\n

The Nutritional Value of a Thali<\/h2>\n

The thali contains food that typically is balanced \u0938\u0902\u0924\u0941\u0932\u093f\u0924 when it comes to nutrition \u092a\u094b\u0937\u0923.\u00a0 Some bowls contain carbs, others protein, then there are bowls of fibrous foods and also dairy. There are vegetarian thalis, vegan thalis, and nonvegetarian thali. There are even seafood thalis.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle and Thali<\/h2>\n

Traditionally one eats a thali while sitting squat-legged on the floor – yoga style.\u00a0 Sitting together with one’s family \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930 and friends \u0926\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0924 promotes a sense of equality \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0928\u0924\u093e and intimacy \u0906\u0924\u094d\u092e\u0940\u092f\u0924\u093e.<\/p>\n

Today the thali is a chic addition to any ex-patriate home. It brings memories of a simpler life back in India. Although it somehow did not occupy that social status in the past. For Indians eager to adopt western habits and culture, the thali was seen as a lower status symbol. These Indians preferred Wedgewood china or porcelain.<\/p>\n

Have you eaten from a thali? What was your experience like? Comment below!<\/p>\n

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