It would not be an exaggeration to say that lentils and rice make up the lightest and most delicious of the North Indian cuisine and for all the right reasons. Our weeknight meal is incomplete without a simple bowl of dal with steamed rice and some papads. This nutritious combination really satisfies the body and the heart. Be it for dinner or lunch, it can be eaten anytime without any complaints. If you’re a fan of this comfort food, here’s what we bring to you north indian Thali in which dal is made with rice, papad, pickle, raita and a dry vegetable. So, without much delay, let’s find out how to make these easy-to-make recipes and put them together.
Here is a list of 5 recipes to put together a North Indian thali:
cast of tur
Nothing comforts quite like some steaming tur dal drizzled over a plate of rice – a simple everyday classic recipe. Even an amateur cook can master the art of making this recipe. Find the recipe here.
potato okra
Ahead we have found a super quick and easy recipe that will become your favorite weeknight meal and it is called Aloo Bhindi! Tasty potatoes combined with fibrous bhindi gives a spicy and crunchy vegetable. Click here for the recipe.
boondi raita tadka
A classic bowl of boondi raita defines the indulgence. Made of curd, crunchy boondi and few spices, it offers a variety of flavors to the taste buds. Taking the flavor game a step further, here we tried a unique boondi raita recipe which adds a spicy and aromatic tempering to the dish. click here.
green coriander chutney
Coriander chutney is common in most Indian households but this recipe will blow your mind! The tremendous flavor of coriander is beautifully balanced with mint leaves and a few drops of lemon juice. Find the recipe here.
cumin rice
Here we bring you another comforting recipe in which cumin seeds are added to steamed rice which gives a refreshing taste to the main dish. Mix it with curry or lentils of your choice for a hearty meal. Find the recipe here.
Add papad and pickle to the food and you are good to go! Give it a try and let us know your experience in the comment section below.