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What are the common elements of a South Indian thali?
What are the common elements of a South Indian thali?
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South Indian thali is usually vegetarian, comprising an array of spicy and tangy vegetables, sambhars (vegetable stew), pooris (fried flatbread), rice preparations, pickles, and curries. It is also served with one or two sweetmeats and buttermilk. Coconut is a key ingredient in most of these dishes.
The combination of one grain, one lentil, some vegetables, sour chutney, raita, or pickle, some tadka (tempering), plus using ghee and spices.