Can you eat this Thali????

Can you eat this thali?


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rock127

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Yeah I know he just posted a reply to my question :)
Nah... you are the Porki which is a world known fact.

In this holy Ramzan you should not post in forums since it's haraam.

Also you are not even supposed to look at any food at all.You are a bad muslaman.
 

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More food for you....................... Check out the link for all 17.

17 Of Mumbai’s Best Thalis For Every Kind Of Palate

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As you peer down at the massive steel plate accosting your olfactory senses with its array of dishes – try and resist the maddening urge to literally drop your face into the loaded thali. You’d probably be much better off spending the next few minutes polishing it off, one katori at a time. An ideal thali will generally come with at least two appetizers, two sweet dishes, four types of vegetables/curries, dal, roti and rice, not to mention the rain of papads, pickles and chutneys. And let’s not forget the buttermilk or soul kadhi either lest we upset the thali gods because once you’re done with this list, even atheists are going to agree there’s some greater power at play over here.

For a little history lesson/context–although thalis have now conquered the length and breadth of our country, the little-bit-of-everything-on-a-plate has its origins in South India, where it was oriented around rice, whereas most North Indian dishes are oriented around wheat or roti. We’ve found that a good thali hits the spot at just about any point right from the much anticipated lunch break, all the way up until that post-work search for satiation and every moment in between because it’s always when you are exactly one mishap away from throwing a fit that the glorious thali will come to your rescue, bearing its inklings of home. A reminder of a time when unlimited food was an unsaid understanding, and your plate seemed quite bottomless.

Self-confessed gluttons, we accept all thalis for the purpose of this article, limited and unlimited, vegetarian and meat-oriented, in all their well-laden glory– and you should, too! Although there is generally a certain progression of dishes that one can follow while eating the thali (you start off eating the spicier dishes and end with a raita/curd rice and a sweet dish to cool off your palate), feel free to wing it and revel in the delightful assortment on your plate. And just remember, whether your preference is spicy or sour, gujarati or seafood, we’ve covered all the ground and we’ve got your…tummy.

I. Authentic Gujarati Thali at The Friends Union Joshi Club

Cuisine: G-U-J-J-U

This seemingly nondescript eatery, started off more than a 100 years ago, is housed on the first floor of an ancient building complete with dodgy staircase to enhance the experience. Called a ‘khanaval’ in local parlance, it initially opened shutters to cater to men who left their villages in Gujarat to come and work in Mumbai and just wanted some home-cooked food. As such, the clientele hasn’t changed too much in the past 50 years, with a lot of the tables being frequented by shopkeepers and businessmen, with lunchtime on weekdays witnessing some serious shoulder-to-shoulder dining.

The Gujarati thali here is light and pretty typical but ludicrously good of course. Four vegetables, farsan, rotis and a small bhakri come with sweet dal, rice or khichadi, chopped salad, chutney, pickle and some particularly refreshing chhaas (buttermilk), spiced to perfection. Dessert spells gulab jamun, rasgullas, or something seasonal like aam ras, but it’s something you’re going to have to shell out on your own. Fun fact–the late Dhirubhai Ambani is said to have frequented the eatery in his earlier days in the city, before his wife Kokilaben joined him here. It doesn’t get more authentic gujju than that.


Friends Union Joshi Club Thali; Image source: Sanjiv Khamgaonkar, CnnGo

Cost: The damage is minimal @ Rs 100 on weekdays & Rs 130 on Sundays

Where: 381-A, Narottamwadi, Kalbadevi, Mumbai



II. Surmai Fish Thali at Jai Hind Lunch Home

Cuisine: Malvani (Coastal)

If you were looking for a reason to turn Pescetarian, you just found it, because seafood at this joint is the kind people write home about. Or perhaps tweet, in this day and age. The Bandra outlet that we frequent on way too regular a basis is something of a hole-in-the-wall but we can vouch for the consistency in quality at its fancier Lower Parel outlet too. But enough of the niceties. The fish thali and prawn thali here have endured as Homegrown favourites, best ordered with some neer dosa (paper-thin, rice dosa that literally soaks in every last bit of that gassi or curry you’ll probably leave to dribble down your chin) at an extra Rs 30, or just chapatti, if you want to keep it simple.

The surmai thali here is to die for, with 3 chapattis, fried surmai, the coconut-based gravy or rassa being well-spiced without being too heavy, heavenly with the steamed rice. We’re going to let you in on a secret here too: the bheja fry thali is often overlooked. the brain – creamy as hell – cooked Malvani-style with coconut, onions, tomatoes and chillies to make your eyes and mouth water simultaneously. In case you were ever skeptical about trying brain, this is your chance to be experimental. Nothing like the gorgeous pink coconut and kokam sol kadhi to wash this all down with.


Jai-Hind, Surmai Fish Thali; Image source: eatnwrite.blogspot

Cost: The fish thali ranges from Rs. 250-280 depending on the fish you choose, and the bheja fry thali’s a no-brainer at Rs. 230

Where: 5 Ramdas Nayak Road Hill Road | Near Police Station, Rizvi House, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050, India



III. South Indian (Banana Leaf) Thali at A. Rama Nayak’s Udipi

Cuisine: Tamilian-Style South Indian

If the slightly sour, always starchy elements of home-style South Indian fare is your thing – this is the place for you. An institution by itself, it may be humble in all its non air conditioned and spartan glory but it’s refreshingly hygienic and does well to depart from the usual song and dance of idli-dosa to cater to a working class crowd. Crowd being the key word here since it’s almost always packed so make sure you arrive early to skip the queue. Light and tasty – that’s how we find we like our thalis best — they know how to keep things simple and flavourful. The thali usually consists of three vegetable curries, the fiery lentil-based sambar, and a rasam that is both tomatoey and peppery, just the way we like it. It’s also a fantastic cure for the cold in case you’re struggling with the weather changes right about now. Two phulkas and rice plus a choice of crunchy papadum (the kind that’s just not easily available anywhere else) curd, chhaas (buttermilk) and sweet dishes accompany. This is an unlimited meal, served on a banana leaf, with limited meals also being an option for those looking to keep it really light. A tray of the various desserts they offer will be brought to you, your moment to shine, when you would do well to pick the kesari shrikhand sans regret.


A. Rama Nayak Udupi; Image source: eatingoutinbombay.blogspot

Cost: Apparently, time travel is possible @ Rs. 39 for a limited Thali and Rs. 100 for an unlimited.

Where: 1st Floor, LBS Market Bldg., Near Matunga Central Rly Station, Matunga


IV. The Deluxe Gujarati Thali @ Bhagat Tarachand

Cuisine: (Slightly Modernized) Gujarati

Having stood tall amidst the busiest streets in Bombay since 1978, this vegetarian eatery has been around long enough to know how good it is and actually stands on some really strong values in terms of service. The first thing to do here is to order some ‘Kutchi chhaas’, an enduring speciality, that comes in a large beer bottle and is guaranteed to assuage your thirst and still want more. “The trick to a good glass of Chaas,” say the Chawla brothers who run the chain, ”is in its raw material (dahi) and the technique. This is not the job for a machine, you have to get the consistency right.”

Calorie-counters, beware: every single dish is liberally either cooked or drizzled with desi ghee and butter, giving their dishes an undeniably comforting flavour. Their thali beckons with two types of subzis ( we hear the paneer subzi is delicious), served with a lip-smacking dal tadka fry (served with a generous tadka topping and fried onions, you can forget about your aversion to oily food), a spicy-sweet dahi boondi served chilled, 4 phulkas served piping hot, one katori of rice and dessert (we’re hoping you show up on a gulab jamun day). And one more glass of chhaas to go with! Aww yeah.


Bhagat Tarachand Thali; Image source – www.foodspotting.com

Cost: All we’re hearing is value for money @ Rs. 175 for a deluxe thali and Rs. 130 for a standard thali.

Where: Mumbadevi Commercial Centre, 69/75 Zaveri Bazaar, Zaveri Bazar, Kalbadevi, Mumbai



V. Fish Thali at Gajalee

Cuisine: The. Best. Maharashtrian. Coastal.

Maharashtrian cuisine at its coastal best has kept Gajalee thronging with customers in its branches not just in Mumbai, but in Mangalore and Singapore as well. Their fish thali juggles quantity and quality with panache; where you’ll be treated to some fish masala, two pieces of bombil fry (fresh Bombay Ducks coated with a masala-based batter and fried till crisp), one bhaji, some killer coconut-and-kokam sol kadi that you should never pass up on, rice and two chapattis. Regulars tell us that their mutton and chicken thalis are pretty good too, so if you’re up for some mix and match – ordering the chicken or mutton thali with a side of their Butter Pepper Prawns, tiger prawns marinated with mild spices, butter, pepper and roasted in clay oven might not be the worst idea!


Gajalee, Fish Thali; Image source – www.nishasondhe.com

Cost: One of the steeper options on this list, but the quality is well worth it @ Rs. 285 (Besides, you’re just getting spoiled with all these other prices. It was time for a reality check)

Where: Kadamgiri Complex, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai



VI. Vegetarian Thali at Golden Star Thali

Cuisine: Gujarati + Rajasthani = Yes.

The flavours of Guajarat and Rajasthan waft from the dishes on your plate here at Golden Star Thali, a vegetarian eatery which has been frequented by office-goers, tourists and an expat crowd, along with many a Hollywood celebrity looking for some authentic Indian fare. It has even created a buzz internationally, having been featured in the NY Times. A thali here is more like a 3D menu, arranged beautifully in a semi-circle on your steel platter, very real and very delicious. Definitely a place you want to come to when you’re absolutely famished, level: stomach rumble, because these guys don’t do miserly quantities. They want you to pass out, and they want you to do it right after a meal here.

The thali usually consists of four veggie dishes (cottage cheese, lentils, potatoes and greens), farsans (chaat, fried and steamed), Gujarati dal, dal bati, rotis, and three types of rice (plain, mixed khichadi and pulao). Don’t forget to leave some room for their hot, desi ghee jalebis, malpua rabdi and kesar puranpoli too. Hello, food coma. Also, there is nothing like the feeling of being told your mineral water is complimentary – big up, Golden Star Thali.


Golden-Star-Thali; Image source – groupon.co.in

Where: 330, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Opp Charni Road Station, Mumbai

Cost: You’re paying for the name, but it’s worth playing the game @ Rs. 270 on weekdays & Rs. 300 on Sundays per thali.


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I didn't have lunch today .... I could eat a horse.... yum yum
'this reminds me' (this is fast becoming my oft-used line) of a firang that has been employed by the company in which my brother works. i don't know nor understand corporate affairs, but this elderly chap (70+ yrs of age, and a German IIRC) is some super-critical asset to them. stays at a hotel in New Delhi, is paid close to INR 25L a month, and has arranged for being served horse flesh from somewhere (its illegal in India i think, but this is jugaad-land after all!) regularly through hotel-staff or company-fellow IDK.
 

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'this reminds me' (this is fast becoming my oft-used line) of a firang that has been employed by the company in which my brother works. i don't know nor understand corporate affairs, but this elderly chap (70+ yrs of age, and a German IIRC) is some super-critical asset to them. stays at a hotel in New Delhi, is paid close to INR 25L a month, and has arranged for being served horse flesh from somewhere (its illegal in India i think, but this is jugaad-land after all!) regularly through hotel-staff or company-fellow IDK.
no legal status on horse flesh in India, it is not banned. its just that people do not eat it here. but who will sell a horse in India (unless it is diseased), coz horses are expensive and their meat should be too. he might be getting some Ready to eat, or chilled meat.
 

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