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10 Indian Thali Meal Ideas

written by Hina Gujral August 14, 2018
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The great Indian thali meal is a wholesome, balanced combination of various dishes served next to each other on a single plate. India on my plate is the depiction of everyday meals inspired by Indian cuisine. These Indian thali meal ideas are utterly simple, nourishing and full of seasonal flavors. 

Indian Thali Meal
Diwali Thali Meals

Thali is a Hindi word for the term – plate. Every region in India has its own version of the thali meal. And each local version of thali comprises of regional main-course dishes, condiments, and many more Indian food recipes. The quintessential Indian thali meal is more like a cultural exploration and makes for a complete meal in itself.

In case, if you wondering how to plan such elaborate everyday Indian meals, then read – 6 Easy Meal Prep Ideas For Indian Kitchen. We hope these 10 Indian thali meal ideas will help you plan elaborate Indian meals for friends and family with much efficiency. 

Indian Thali Meal

Here are 10 Indian Thali Meal Ideas:

Thali 1 -> Moong Dal Tadka ( No Onion/Garlic), Cabbage Sabzi, Turai (Ridge Gourd) Curry, Achari Paneer Tikka, Boondi Raita, and Tandoori Paratha. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 2 -> Kala Chana Masala (No Onion/Garlic), Punjabi Dahi Bhalla, Ras Malai, Butter Muruku, Basmati Rice and Tandoori Phulka. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 3 -> Lauki (Ghiya) Kofta Curry, Punjabi Chana Masala, Boondi Raita, Methi (fenugreek) Lachha Paratha, Papad, and Fresh Mango. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 4 -> Dhaba Style Dal Tadka, Paneer Butter Masala, Punjabi Style Karela Sabzi, Boondi Raita, Green Chutney, Onion Tomato Salad, and Khasta Paratha.

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 5 -> Tinda (Apple Gourd) Curry, Punjabi Egg Masala, Carrot Raita, Basmati Rice, Chapati, and Fresh Mango. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 6 -> Tadka Dahi (Curd), Turai (Ridge Gourd) Ki Sabzi, Beans Aloo Sabzi, Chapati, Papad, Salad, and Fresh Mango. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 7 -> Chana Curry, Arhar Dal Fry, Pahadi Aloo Gutke, Tandoori Paratha, Basmati Rice, Salad, Aam Ka Achaar, Masala Chaas (Buttermilk) and Fresh Mango. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 8 -> Sabut Masoor Dal, Egg Masala, Seviyan Kheer, Papad, and Chapati. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 9 -> Yellow Dal Tadka, Punjabi Arbi Masala, Rajasthani Papad Ki Sabzi, Jeera Rice, Tandoor Chapati, and Fresh Mango. 

Indian Thali Meal

Thali 10 -> Dal Tadka, Bhindi (Okra) Masala, Punjabi Rajma Masala, Soya Chaap Tikka Masala, Instant Mango Pickle, Papadi, Chapati, Rice and Mithai. 

Indian Thali Meal

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10 Indian Thali Meal Ideas was last modified: March 22nd, 2020 by Hina Gujral
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5 comments

akanksha August 14, 2018 - 5:17 PM

All Thalis looks yummy, love all the dishes you have made. 🙂

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Aarti September 26, 2018 - 8:53 AM

Great, ideas too. Thanks just gave working women like me some swear ideas for every day cooking!

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Hina Gujral September 26, 2018 - 5:20 PM

I am so happy you find them useful.

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Pk January 13, 2019 - 5:35 AM

Wow…lovely combos :)..please post recipes for turai and punjabi karela

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Hina Gujral January 14, 2019 - 11:20 AM

Sure. I am so happy you liked these meal plans 🙂

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