Weekday Lunch Thali Recipe
A traditional platter with a selection of dishes.
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Ingredients
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Main Dishes
Spices and Seasoning
Accompaniments
Method
Cooking Rice
- 1
Cook the Rice
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a pot with the rinsed rice. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes.
Cooking Chana Dal
- 2
Prepare Chana Dal
Wash the chana dal thoroughly. In a separate pot, add the dal, 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender.
Cooking Mixed Vegetables
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add garam masala and salt, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Assemble the Thali
- 4
Serve the Thali
On a large platter, arrange a serving of basmati rice, chana dal, sautéed mixed vegetables, raita, pickle, and papad. Enjoy your traditional weekday lunch thali!
