Description
A lavish set meal serving a variety of Gujarati vegetarian dishes—perfectly balancing sweet, sour, and spicy flavors—in small bowls on a large tray (Thali).
Restaurants serving Gujarati Thali
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice
- Wheat flour
- Toor Dal
- Plain yogurt
- Various vegetables
- Brown sugar(Jaggery)
- Lemon juice
- Cumin
- Mustard seeds
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Ajwain
- Hing
- Salt
- Ghee
Instructions
- Prepare Dal, Kadhi, and 2-
- types of Shaak (veg sides) flavored with spices.
- Arrange small bowls (Katori) on a large tray (Thali) and serve each dish.
- Place rice, Roti (or Puri), Papad, sweet dessert, and Achar in the center; eat while mixing bit by bit.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin、Mustard seeds、Coriander、Turmeric、Ajwain、Hing
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable due to being the set meal culture itself)
Pairing
Buttermilk、Masala Chai
Trivia
[Hardcore] The pride of Gujarat with many strict vegetarians. Unlike other regional Thalis, adding 'sugar (Jaggery)' to Dals and veg sides for sweetness is its biggest feature.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Alternately eat salty sides and sweet desserts, enjoying an infinite loop of 'sweet, sour, salty, spicy' in the mouth!
Allergen
Wheat, Soy, Dairy (from Ghee/Yogurt)