the thali originated as a rice-cooking pot over 2,500 years ago, during India’s Vedic Period. Today it often refers to a stainless steel tray with a raised rim that holds six to ten small bowls ...

The traditional Indian thali, with its carefully designed combinations of dals ... where vegetarianism is common and the foundation of many meals rests on dal and rice. The next time you enjoy a bowl ...

A veg thali comprises roti, vegetables (onion, tomato and potato), rice, dal, curd and salad. A non-veg thali has the same elements except for dal, which is replaced by chicken (broiler).

According to the Crisil report, the price of a vegetable thali, which includes roti, rice, dal, curd, and salad along with vegetables (onions, tomatoes, and potatoes), went up to Rs 27.8 per plate ...