Comment stream of all Indian states on thalis went viral. How much those did you try it out?
India is a nation renowned for its endless delicious cuisines which one can taste when they travel from one state to the next. And the best way to watch such delicacies is by enjoying the region’s classic thali.
For the same reason, a Twitter user’s thread about the Indian thali goes viral. Commenter @VandanaJayrajan recently posted a long thread describing why thali is as wonderful as it gets from each state including what all the dishes it comprises.
Even Zomato, with the description, retweeted her message, “This is not just a thread, it’s a to-do list for every meal in there,” and we believe 100%.
But this is not in which it came to an end; Vandana continued to explain perfectly what dishes constitute the thali of each state and why they are so popular in the area. She spoke on Assamese thali, Andhra thali, Kashmiri thali, Bengali thali, Bihari thali, Odia thali, Punjabi thali and so much more. Let’s take a closer look:
As you move from one region to another, you’ll be welcomed with a new platter, with its own elaborate menu. That makes the thali, where you get to eat a little bit of everything, the best way to explore any regional cuisine. pic.twitter.com/smOYU3l5SV
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
As you move from one region to another, you’ll be welcomed with a new platter, with its own elaborate menu. That makes the thali, where you get to eat a little bit of everything, the best way to explore any regional cuisine. pic.twitter.com/smOYU3l5SV
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Andhra Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Since it has a long coastline, the cuisine has lot of sea food. The food is very spicy. There are a variety of chutneys and pickles. People here are Rice eaters. The Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirch ka Saalan are some of the most popular dishes of this state. pic.twitter.com/GsbYdRuXJm
Bengali Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It's made up of various veg and non-veg dishes served on a platter. It consists of Rice, dal, brinjal fry, pepe bata, shukto, rohu fish curry, pineapple chutney, dahi, payesh(a dish mainly cooked with rice, milk and sugar). The food is mostly cooked in Mustard oil. pic.twitter.com/HP3MJ5W1yo
Bihari Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Items change according to season but rice, roti, achar, chutneys, daals, milk products remain constant. Popular ingredients used in cooking are mustard oil, paanch poran, rice flour, chana daal, poha, sattu. The unique flavour in the cooking comes from mustard oil. pic.twitter.com/c1wWBMCVyq
Bhojpuri Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It'll surprise you with its multitude of flavours. The crispy bharbhara, dahi chura, golden brown sattu ka paratha, ghugni, the kala channa curry, besan ki sabji, besan ki machhli, sweet raw mango curries will take you on a culinary journey like no other. pic.twitter.com/2SxK5Rhjky
Chhattisgarhi Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It's a mix of both non-tribal, tribal food since there are a lot of tribes here. Rice and rice flour make the base for most of their delicacies. Typical Chattisgarh Thali has Rice pakoras, Dehati Vada, Muthiya, Fara, Angakar and Paan Roti, Dals, Kadhi’s etc. pic.twitter.com/Dv5NdU5n1n
Goan Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
The fish Thali is a feast. Fish, curry, rice or ‘sheet kodi nustea’ as it’s locally known, is a medley of seafood dishes including dry shrimp curry, crab bhaji, mussels and sabji (veg), served upon a big, round silver plate, a Thali.
(1: Non-veg 2: Veg) pic.twitter.com/2qdt89W012
Himachali Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Himachal Pradesh serves numerous delicious foods. Due to extreme cold weather they consume Non veg more than veg foods. The typical foods here is called as Pahari food which literally means mountain foods. They have mixed influence of punjabi and tibeatian food. pic.twitter.com/zEAGjWQZMM
Dham is a traditional food. It starts from rice, moong dal, madrah of rajama cooked in yogurt , boor ki kari and dark lentil (Mah dal) topped with Katta (sweet & sour sauce) made of tamarind and jaggery. Dham ends with meetha baath/Sweet rice mixed with nuts. pic.twitter.com/MNyG0KXFYS
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Haryanvi Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It's an experience of the real rustic & earthy flavors. The thali has simple delicacies, oodles of homemade desi ghee and a large glass of lassi to finish the grand affair. Popular cuisines include Kachri ki Sabji, Khichdi, Hara Dhania Cholia, Bajra Aloo ki Roti. pic.twitter.com/suYgxJDJJq
Jharkhand Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
The delicacies are served in a platter. (A combination of 11 local delicacies)Some well-known food items in the Jharkhandi platter are chhilka, dhuska, kurthi daal, red rice, maduwa roti, lal saag, khassi ka jhol, dehati chicken, dudhiya, and dudh peetha. pic.twitter.com/pwlYl9IIsn
Jammu Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Jammu ki Dogri Roti, Basmati Rice, Chana Dal, Dahi wale Aloo, Kaddu Ka Amble, Meethe Chawal, Maah di Daal, Rajma, all cooked in Traditional peetal ki Handi to get the authentic taste. This is the best comfort food and very tasty. pic.twitter.com/8EKvbbcn8q
Kashmiri Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Traditional Kashmiri thali consists of Wazwan, which demands lot of preparation. Infact, preparing Wazwan in itself is considered a great art. Lot of time and effort is spent on the making of this special feast. The cuisine of Wazwan has near about 36 dishes. pic.twitter.com/TFIXD1p1gQ
Karnataka Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It's famous for some typical dishes like Bisi bele bath, Ragi roti, Akki roti, Saaru, Huli, Vangi Bath, Kesari Bath, Ragi mudde and Masala Dosa. Coastal Karnataka is famous for its seafood curries. Among the sweets – Mysore Pak, Chiroti and a variety of Payasam. pic.twitter.com/y64n02XFs9
Gujarati and
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Kathiawadi Thali:
Gujarati Thali contains all the main dishes of Gujarati food. It has one variety of dal, kadhi, 2 to 3 vegetables, salad, puri, chapati, rice, Khichdi, chutney, sweets, pickles, papad and buttermilk. Most of the items are sweet. pic.twitter.com/9AtSzRJ1Cb
Maharashtrian Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
The traditional Thali includes Aamras, Kosimbir, Bhakri roti, Bharli Vangi, pitla( chickpea flour curry), Amti (spicy and tangy toor lentil), Pandhra Rassa (chicken in white gravy), Mutton Kolhapur, Sabudana Vada, kheer or Basundi. pic.twitter.com/jpAg3vhhnY
Rajasthani Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It has a mix of colourful dishes and some local hits. The elaborate menu consists of Dal Baati Churma, Missi Roti with Gatte ki Sabji, Panchmela Dal, Laal Maas and Bajra Roti, flavoured buttermilk. For desserts Gondh ke Laddoo and Malpuas. pic.twitter.com/RgjhEqzVVA
Punjabi Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Use of Makkhan in most of the dishes signifies a rich Punjabi meal. It consists of Amritsari Kulcha, Pindi Chhole, Dal Makhani, Jeera Rice, Paneer Makhani, Lassi. In Non-veg Butter Chicken, Amritsari Machchi & Naan. The thali is a lot like the people of Punjab.❤️ pic.twitter.com/pcB7EtlapE
Kumaoni Thali, Uttarakhand :
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Uttarakhand greets you with different aromas coming from the forests & roadside eateries. The Kumaoni thali is a regional culinary gem. It has unique delicacies such as Bhang Ki Chutney, Aalu Ka Jhol, Kafuli, Phaanu, Baadi, Chainsu, Ghar ka parantha. pic.twitter.com/ZjBXKhplbP
Some Famous Thalis:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
Khali Bali Thali.
It's 56 inch in diameter and offers 32 varieties of food. The majestic thali offers dal makhani, butter chicken, Paneer Tikka Ajwaini, Hara Bhara Kabab, Soya Chaap Punjabi, Paneer Tikka Kalimirch, Kadhai Paneer, Malai Kofta, Kumb makai etc. pic.twitter.com/rWca69VsMD
Bahubali Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It includes 11 types of main course dishes, 2 dals, 2 types of yoghurts, a bowl of butter, 6 desserts, 3 types of rice, 2 types of chapati, pickle, six papads, salad and two large glasses of Patiala lassi. This thali is enough for satisfying hunger of 4 people. pic.twitter.com/RIfh2QTCEq
Dara Singh Thali:
— Vandana (@VandanaJayrajan) January 15, 2020
It has Aaloo Paratha, Chur Chur De Naan, Makki Di Roti, Murg Musallam Rice, Lamb Yogurt Curry, Chicken Amritsari etc. The accompaniments include 4 types of beverages, 3 chaat, 1 soup, pickle, chutney, 7 desserts. More than 40 items are served in this thali. pic.twitter.com/tMqgSKiWML
