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    Published: Nov 11, 2016 · Modified: Jul 21, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Maharashtrian Thali - Meal from Indian State of Maharashtra

    Maharashtrain thali or a platter has an array of delicious dishes from Marathi cuisine. It is a filling and satisfying meal.

    Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine, Prawn Koliwada, Varan, Thali, Kosimbir, Egg Rassa, Basundi, Dudhi ki sabzi

    The second thali for this week is from Maharashtra. Just like yesterday, I put together a thali with side dishes that I felt would be liked by us. There are many regions in Maharashtra and I did not pick a specific cuisine from a region. I picked recipes from various regions and put together a Maharashtrian thali that was filling. Mr. U liked this thali better than the last thali as this had lot more side dishes and the thali (plate) was full. In fact he liked the thali concept and both days ate his food from the thali I arrange for the photos.

    Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine, Prawn Koliwada, Varan, Thali, Kosimbir, Egg Rassa, Basundi, Dudhi ki sabzi

    In Maharashtra, there is a specific way of arranging a thali or a specific place where the food is served. At the top of the plate, at 12 o’clock is salt and all the condiments, snacks and salads are served on the left side of the plate. Right next to salt in anticlockwise direction is a piece of lime, chutney, pickle, snack and papad. Vertically (top down), right below salt is variety of rices and at the bottom of the plate at 6’ o'clock is poli/roti/flatbread. All the curries and dals are place on the right side of salt.

    Pradnya has a detailed post on how to arrange a Maharashtrian thali. I tried to follow the order but since I served the food in small containers and then placed it on the plate, it was challenging to arrange in the order a traditional Maharashtrian thali is arrange. Hence, tried to stick to the order as much as I could.

    Prawn Koliwada, Prawns, Shrimp, Shrimp Fritter, Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    On the thali
    Salt
    Mint Coriander Chutney (store bought)
    Prawn/Shrimp Koliwada - Spicy gram flour batter shrimp fritter
    Gajar Muli Kanda Koshimbir - Carrot Radish Onion Salad

    Gajar Muli Kanda Koshimbir, Carrot Radish Onion Salad, Indian Salad, Maharashtrian Salad, Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    Bhaat - White Rice
    Varan - Simple spicy Dal

    Varan, Dal, Maharashtrian Dal, Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    Dudhichi Bhaji ~ Lauki ki Sabzi - Bottle gourd dry curry with goda masala

    Dudhi chi Bhaji, Lauki ki Sabzi, Bottle Gourd Curry, Indian Curry, Maharashtrian Curry, Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    Palkachi Peeth Perun Bhaji - Spinach gram flour curry

    Palkachi Peethperun Bhaji, Spinach Gram Flour Curry, Palak Besan Sabzi, Curry, Indian Curry, Maharashtrian Curry, Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    Egg Rassa ~ Kolhapuri Anda Rassa - Spicy egg curry from Kolhapur

    Egg Rassa, Anda Rassa, Kolhapuri Anda Rassa, Maharashtrian Egg Curry,  Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    Basundi - Thick milk with dry fruits

    Basundi, Indian Sweet, Maharashtrian Thali, Maharashtrian Food, Maharashtrian Cuisine,

    Lassi

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    1. Harini-Jaya R says

      November 20, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      That is such a spread, Usha. The clicks are just as stunning as ever!

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    2. gayathriraani says

      November 18, 2016 at 12:26 am

      I am not doing thali theme this month and I am so happy that I am not doing it. I could never prepare such elaborate dishes. Your spread looks lovely.

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    3. sushma says

      November 17, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Awesome Usha, Thali looks delicious. Am fasting today and after seeing your Thai am counting on minutes to get dark outside.

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    4. Rajani Sivaram says

      November 17, 2016 at 9:05 am

      I don't think I should be looking at the thali before I have had my breakfast :-)). Ever looks delicious and it's making me really hungry. I like how you have clicked the pictures. In my house too the thali is presented as such to the husband.

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    5. Nalini says

      November 16, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      Wonderful spread Usha.I too wanted to make Maharashtrian Thali but ended up in different one.

      Reply
    6. Vaishali Sabnani says

      November 15, 2016 at 4:34 am

      Excellent spread Usha ! beautifully presented too.I too took Pradnyas help while doing my Maharastrian spread..the dishes are really delicious and a treat .

      Reply
    7. Kalyani says

      November 14, 2016 at 4:49 am

      I am not re-thinking if I shud post my simple Thalis this week ! This is such a treat

      Reply
    8. Priya Suresh says

      November 13, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Omg, so much of foods, such a droolworthy and super filling thali, that shrimp pakora is very inviting Usha. Your thali rocks.

      Reply
    9. cookingwithsapana says

      November 13, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      That is one scrumptious and filling Maharashtra Thali. Looks amazing and you did a wonderful job making this thali.

      Reply

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