A Gujarati thali is a traditional meal from the state of Gujarat, India, that typically consists of a variety of dishes served together on a platter. A typical Gujarati thali includes:
- Dal: A lentil-based curry made with split red lentils, split black lentils, or chickpeas.
- Rice: Steamed white rice or flavored rice like jeera rice or saffron rice.
- Roti: Flatbreads like rotli, chapati, or puri made from wheat flour or bajra flour.
- Vegetable: A variety of vegetables like batata (potato), ringan (eggplant), or karela (bitter gourd) cooked in different ways.
- Farsan: A savory snack like fafda, sev, or papad.
- Kadhi: A yogurt-based curry made with gram flour, yogurt, and spices.
- Raita: A yogurt-based side dish flavored with cumin, coriander, or fruit.
- Papad: Thin, crisp flatbreads made from lentil or chickpea flour.
- Chutney: A spicy or sweet condiment made from fruits, vegetables, or herbs.
- Dessert: A sweet dish like shrikhand, jalebi, or gulab jamun.
