Thali India

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 cup wheat flour (for Naan bread)
• 2 potatoes, diced
• Chickpeas 1 cup (soaked overnight)
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 5 cloves of shallots, sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 piece of ginger, grated
• Indian spice mix: turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt to taste
• 1 large banana leaf
• Mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, long beans) to taste
• Cooking oil/samin oil to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all the ingredients: chop the tomatoes, slice the shallots, finely chop the garlic, grate the ginger and clean the mixed vegetables. Heat cooking oil/Ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté the shallots, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and golden brown. Add the Indian spice mix (turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili, and salt), stirring quickly to prevent burning.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and mixed vegetables and stir well. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the spices have absorbed the vegetables. Add a little water, cook on low heat until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are cooked thoroughly - this makes a variety of curries for dishes.

4. 4

   Cook white rice to your liking. Prepare a dough of wheat flour, water, and a little salt. Knead it, then flatten it and bake it until cooked through to make naan bread.

5. 5

   Prepare a large banana leaf, place the rice in the center, arrange various curries around it, and add flatbread on the side. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for a more beautiful and fragrant finish.

6. 6

   Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy this Indian thali with all the flavors: savory, spicy, sour, and sweet all in one!