The tradition of eating out of a thali is actually quite old. Sonam Kapoor seems have taken a step in the direction of reviving the culture of thali eating in her latest food trail. The mom-to-be created a rage on social media when she announced that a baby is on the way. This news spread like wildfire, showering her with blessings from not friends and family, but fans too. The actress has been giving us goals with her baby bump pictures and has hit the trend spot on.
The bubbly and chirpy personality of Sonam Kapoor has been evident, not only in her appearances but in her characters too in movies like Aisha, Khoobsurat and others. The one with a huge love for food was last seen recommending what should be eaten during pregnancy as well as sharing her cravings. However, she recently shared a glimpse of her lunch with her friends. Captioned as “Thali lunch with my girls” and numerous friends tagged below it, Sonam Kapoor panned over the spread on the table making sure that we get to see each dish. Here’s what it comprised of.
In the beginning, we some dal or lentils which is followed by a chunky and dark brown vegetable which looks spicy. Next, there is some sliced potato subzi along with lots of condiments and papads. There is some light and refreshing raita at the corner and a thin curry besides it. Brass-coated cutlery and plates are laden on the table, giving the whole affair a traditional feel.
Since the thalis are still quite popular in different parts of the country and offer a wide range of delicacies on one plate, here are some North Indian thalis that are a must-have.
1. Punjabi Thali
The flavourful taste buds of Punjab offer a delectable range of dishes that will leave you licking your fingers. From pindi chole to dal makhni and shahi paneer, everything is rich, creamy and heavenly. Loaded with ghee, the crispy tandoori rotis and jeera rice pair well with all the curries.
2. Kashmiri Thali
Full of Kashmiri specialities, the thali has some robust and lip-smacking flavours. Also known as wazwan, it has a host of dishes like yakhni, tabak maaz, dum aloo and more. The hot and fiery meaty curries are balanced by the mild and creamy vegetable ones.
3. Rajasthani Thali
Rajasthan is all about dal baati churma and gatte ki subzi. However, this thali also includes non-vegetarian fare like laal mass, jungli maas and other meats.