My Indian Thali Plate

My Indian Thali Plate.
Thali refers to the metal plate that a thali meal may be served on. Thali is popular in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and other states in North India. The idea behind a thali is to offer all the 6 different flavours of sweet, salt, bitter, sour, astringent and spicy on one single plate. According to Indian food custom, a proper meal should be a perfect balance of all these six flavours. Restaurants typically offer a choice of vegetarian or meat-based thalis. Vegetarian thalis are very typical and commonplace in Tamil Nadu canteens South India and Southeast Asia in general are a popular lunch choices. My choices were perfectly pared and the quality was excellent.
Not all lunches are created equal and variety is the spice of life. Next time try a Thali Plate and experience the kitchen flavours the chef is showing his talents in these offerings. Here is Lamb Korma, pickled chutney, Dahl lentil stew, Cucumber mint raita, deluxe salad charcoal fired Tandoori Chicken and Coconut Kheer Rice Pudding for a sweet ending. Some are more complex than others. Living back here in Ontario after eating some of the best Indian foods in BC. I’m finding more good Indian eateries that make take out Thali Plates and am looking forward to returning to Brampton and seeing some of my old favourites restaurants tandoori ovens are still lit.

This incredible Chef needs no introduction but in case you haven’t met him yet, say hello to Gary. https://www.anindianaffair.com/