So what is a Thaali meal you may be wondering. This is especially for you Michelle akka ;)
Well, it is an Indian cuisine - rice served along with other dishes of your choice such as rasam, thairu (yogurt), puli (pickle), curry, etc. It is all served in one big plate or tray with the dishes in smaller trays around the rice. I had my first go at Kalai's Curry House. Here is a review by IpohChai.com - not about the meal but the restaurant itself.
Married Indian women have a long standing tradition of tying the 'thaali' around their neck. It is a yellow string that is tied by the husband on the day of their wedding. The thaali has numerous designs depending on the customs of the groom's family. The various dishes offered in a thaali meal reflect the different ornaments strung on the thaali, hence the name given to the meal.
Hope that whets your appetite to try out this dish. May I warn you, attempt with an empty stomach :)
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