Dussehra Special: Typical Western U.P Thali To Relish This Year

Are you all set for a festive mood with numerous such festivals approaching one after another? Dussehra is marked with zeal and high spirit as this Hindu festival is symbolic of the victory of good over evil. On this joyous festival, people come together to celebrate this day with unity by burning the effigies of the demon king Ravana and then relishing this day with good food. People belonging from different states prepare their own authentic and tempting variety of dishes from sweets to savoury. In the western part of Uttar Pradesh, after performing their rituals of offering prayers to Lord Ram, they serve a thali that comprises only ‘Raw food / kacha khana’. On the other hand, in most northern states of India, instead of making fried food dishes or ‘Pakka khana’, people treat themselves to ‘kacha khana'. This is believed to be a part of a long lost tradition that is hardly followed by people nowadays as they have moved from such olden days traditions and are lost in modern-day practices.

Here’s a list of 7 dishes that are a significant part of a typical western UP Thali.

1. Sukhi Dhuli Urad Dal: 

Dhuli Urad dal is one of the first dishes prepared by infusing split black gram with several species such as asafoetida, cumin, ginger, turmeric and red chilli powder. 

2. Green Coriander And Mint Chutney:

No meal is complete without chutney serving as the best accompaniment to all our dishes. Don’t forget to have this at your thali.

3. Sukhe Aloo Sabzi: 

Another dish that serves as part of this typical and authentic thali is sukhe aloo sabzi. Sukhe aloo sabzi is quite wholesome and tastes delicious. 

4. Seviyan Kheer: 

Ending our meals with sweets is customary in India, so make this milky selvian kheer that is the ultimate go-to festive dessert of all time. 

5. Aloo Papad:

Pairing your meals with the goodness of crispy aloo papad. Make your thali more desirable by enjoying it with aloo papad.

6. Cucumber Raita: 

A bowl of aromatic and refreshing cucumber raita is necessary as it completes our meal to the fullest. 

7. Roti and chawal: 

Relish eating aloo sabzi with roti and your urad dal with chawal.