Different thalis different states India

A country of rich culture and customs India has always been unique in its own way. The diversity of our country is not just with its language and culture but also with the food. As you move from one region to another the dishes and spices changes rapidly.

Thali is basically a combinations of various delicious dishes specific to a certain area. You get small bowls full of different types of cuisine along with variety (depending upon the area) of breads along with pickle, paapad and salad etc.

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The official Twitter handle of Indian Diplomacy posted a gastronomical train of the mouthwatering 29 thalis from 29 states of India. Take a look at these 29 colourful thalis listed in alphabetical order as per the name of the state.

1. Andhra Pradesh

High on red chillies and spices, Andhra thali offers food which is simple yet packed with flavours, ranging from rasam, chutney, vada, rice and more.

Andhra Pradesh Food

2. Arunachal Padesh

Tomatoes, red chilli chutney, rice, meat dish, steamed organic vegetables and fermented products such as cheese and soy beans make the thali mouthwatering.

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Arunachal Pradesh Food

3. Assam

The delicious thali has meat dish, fish, fresh vegetables, aloo pitika, dal and saag.

Assam Food

4. Bihar

The state’s thali comprises of kebab, boti, chicken masala, sattu parantha, chokha (spicy mashed potatoes), fish curry & postaa-dana kaa halwaa.

Bihar Food

5. Chattisgarh

The state’s trademark thali comprises of delicacies such as rakhia badi, pethas, rice pakodas, bafauri, steamed rice, fara (crispy balls made with leftover cooked rice).

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Chattisgarh Food

6. Goa

Comprising of seafood, rice, meat preparations, the spicy Goan cuisine also has vindaloo, coconut milk, rice, banana Halwa & fried kormolas, among other food items.

Goa Food

7. Gujarat

The state’s thali comprises of dishes that are sweet and tangy, namely methi na thepla, bhakhri, khatti mithi daal (sweet and sour lentil), aloo rasila, steamed rice, badshahi khichdi etc.

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Gujarat Food

8. Haryana

The thali is loaded with homemade white butter, delicacies as kachri ki sabji, khichdi, bajra/besan chapatti, homemade buttermilk, spicy curds, kadhi pakora etc.

Haryana Food

9. Himachal Pradesh

The thali is loaded with hot and spicy lentils, vegetables, sidu, which is a kind of bread and meetha bhaat (sweet rice mixed with nuts).

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Himachal Pradesh Food

10. Jharkhand

The state’s thali has mouth-watering dishes such as chhilka, dhuska, kurthi daal, red rice, lal saag, dehati chicken, dudh peetha, sattu ka parantha, ghugni, litti chokha, balushahi etc.

Jharkhand Food

11. Karnataka

The thali comprises of healthy mix of rice, akki roti, dal, vegetables, rasam, sambar, vada, kosambari (salad), rava kesari (dessert) & high infusion of coconut.

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Karnataka Food

12. Kerala

Cooked in coconut oil & starting with a serving of the sweet payasam, the thali is a perfectly balanced meal, with each and every dish reflecting the heritage and culture of the land.

Kerala Food

13. Madhya Pradesh

The delicious thali comprises of poha (rice flakes cooked with spices), roghan josh, saboodana khichdi, korma, seekh kebab, achari gosht etc; which is finished with the famous Bhopali paan.

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Madhya Pradesh Food

14. Maharashtra

The delicious typical thali has aamras, kosimbir, bhakri roti (millet flatbread), pitla (thick chickpea flour curry), amti (spicy & tangy toor lentil), mutton Kolhapuri, sabudana vada and desserts like kheer & basundi.

Maharashtra Food

15. Manipur

Seasoned with the spicy chili pepper, Manipuri thali consists of rice, fish, leafy vegetables, Tan Ngang (bread) and the irresistible dessert Chahao Kheer, which is made with black rice.

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Manipur Food

16. Meghalaya

Varying with different tribes, the thali comprises of sticky rice, spicy meat and fish preparations, steamed foods like momos, vegetables, pickled bamboo shoots etc.

Meghalaya Food

17. Mizoram

The thali has steamed rice, bai made of steamed vegetables along with meat, spinach, bamboo shoot & herbs, koat pitha (deep fried fritters with rice flour and banana) & the delectable dish misa mash poora.

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Mizoram Food

18. Nagaland

The Naga thali brims with vegetables, chillies and variety of meat and fish, which are often smoked, dried or fermented.

Nagaland Food

19. Odisha

The thali is simple, less spicy and oily, yet intricately flavoured. No Odia cuisine is complete without rice, fish, seafood and yogurt.

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Odisha Food

20. Punjab

Famous for its rich, buttery flavours along with the extensive vegetarian and meat dishes, the thali comprises of sarson ka saag, makke ki roti, tandoori roti peeli dal, rice and various meat dishes.

Punjab Food

21. Rajasthan

The elaborate thali comprises of dal baati churma, missi roti, gatte ki sabji, panchmela dal, laal maas, bajra roti, buttermilk and desserts like malpuas and halwa.

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Rajasthan Food

22. Sikkim

The state’s thali is a mix of steamed and fried goodness including dishes such as Dal bhat (boiled rice and lentil soup), Thukpa – the noodle based soup , momos, Phagshapa etc.

Sikkim Food

23. Tamil Nadu

An amalgamation of flavours ranging from spicy to sweet, the thali comprises of rasam, plain rice, curd, badam payasam, sambar, poriyal (curry), kootu etc.

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Tamil Nadu Food

24. Telangana

The basic thali comprises of vegetarian dishes such as bachali kura (spinach curry cooked in tamarind paste) and pachi pulusu (similar to rasam) & non-veg dishes consisting of chicken and mutton curries like ooru kodi pulusu and golichina gamsam.

Telangana Food

25. Tripura

Fried aubergines, Berma, which is a small, oil-pasted & dry fermented fish, tomato chutney, lentils, rice, muya (bamboo shoot), local fishes, vegetables, herbs, batema etc are staple part of the thali.

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Tripura Food

26. Uttar Pradesh

Comprising of both vegetarian & non-vegetarian dishes, the thali has delectable varieties such as bharwan chicken pasanda, mutton kofta, aloo rasedaar, keema dum, naans & desserts as imarti, pedas & balushahi.

27. Uttarakhand

Aaloo Daal Pakora, til ki chutney (made with coriander & sesame seeds), gahat ka shorba, kappa, phanu, jholi (curd & chick pea flour curry), meetha bhaat, chol roti, lesu and the dessert, roat make a delicious thali.

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Uttarakhand Food

28. West Bengal

Fish, vegetables, potol bhaja, torkari, doi maach, kebabs, rice, lentils, chor chori, sandesh etc. form the basic ingredients of Bengali thali.

West Bengal Food

You must be feeling hungry after looking these mouthwatering thalis. We suggest you to try all of them whenever you get a chance.

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Image source and description credit : Indian Diplomacy Twitter

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