Thali time!

For many people, making thali is a full-time job, which is why it’s so special when you get to eat a homemade one. Here are seven basic categories which you can use to build a decent thali from the recipes in the book – this number certainly makes things a bit more doable! You can easily make a sizeable batch of chutney or pickle in advance, then you know it’s also good for other meals. If your digestion is especially tricky, it’s best not to go full steam ahead – so many different ingredients might just be a bit much for you to handle, so take it easy and build up that stomach fire first with a little cleanse reset and some balanced eating for a while. A nice idea is using a thali as a ‘pot luck’ with friends. Divide the dishes between you all, then get together to feast and make merry.