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Indian food isn’t unhealthy. You’re just eating it wrong.

Balance your plate without giving up delicious Indian food. Discover authentic thali recipes with nutritional guides and portion control for healthy, satisfying meals.

Thalis

Complete balanced meal guides with nutritional breakdowns and portion tips for traditional Indian eating.

  • horse gram curry with bottle gourd raita & rice in mini bowls on a plate
    Balanced Indian Thali #7 — Horse Gram Curry, Raita & Rice (18g Protein, 469 Calories)
  • Nutritious Indian thali featuring high-protein rice, creamy methi paneer, vibrant broccoli eggplant chutney, and a refreshing glass of homemade buttermilk. Perfect for a healthy, balanced meal.
    Balanced Indian Thali #6: 26g Protein Vegetarian Meal
  • Balanced Thali with white rice, flavorful Ulavacharu Rasam, protein-rich omelet, & crisp salad on a plate.
    Ulavacharu Rasam & Egg Thali
  • Overhead view of a colorful Indian thali featuring protein rice, carrot chutney, spiced shrimp fry, and horsegram snack arranged on a traditional plate
    Shrimp Fry & Horsegram Thali
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Side Dishes

Nutritious vegetables, salads, and accompaniments that transform any meal into a balanced thali.

  • Finished cabbage carrot green pepper salad base with crisp white cabbage, orange carrots, and green peppers mixed together
    Cabbage Carrot Green Pepper Salad Base
  • Smooth, vibrant green yogurt dressing with visible herb flecks in dark metal bowl showing creamy consistency
    Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing
  • Creamy golden 5 minute spicy peanut dressing with visible red pepper flakes in a dark metal bowl on wooden surface
    5 Minute Spicy Peanut Dressing
  • Creamy white Pappula Podi powder in decorative blue ceramic bowl on textured wooden surface
    Roasted Chana Dal Powder (Pappula Podi)
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Curries & Dals

Flavorful protein-rich main dishes with portion guidelines for satisfying, well-rounded meals.

  • tamarind onion tomato base in a freezing tray showing one cup filled
    Tamarind Onion Tomato Base for Easy South Indian Curries
  • Creamy horse gram curry garnished with fresh herbs in ceramic bowl
    Horse Gram (Ulavalu) Curry
  • Steaming hot Ulavacharu Rasam served in a traditional brass bowl garnished with fresh cilantro leaves
    Ulavacharu Rasam
  • Crispy golden Indian spiced shrimp fry served on a white plate with fresh curry leaves garnish on a wooden table
    Quick Shrimp Fry
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Abhi indian food blogger focused on Marcos

About Abhi

I'm here to show you that Indian food can be incredibly healthy when you know how to balance it properly.

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Recent Recipes

  • Golden brown easy egg dosa folded in half on decorative blue floral plate, showing crispy edges and egg filling
    Easy Egg Dosa Recipe
  • Golden crispy Erra Karam Dosa recipe folded in half on decorative white plate with blue floral rim
    Erra Karam Dosa Recipe
  • Vibrant orange-red Erra Karam with coarse texture served in traditional blue and white ceramic bowl on wooden surface
    Authentic Erra Karam Recipe
  • Perfectly fermented authentic Sona Masoori dosa batter in steel bowl showing bubbles and smooth texture
    Authentic Sona Masoori Dosa Batter Recipe

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  • Fluffy cooked high-protein white rice with visible moong dal pieces served in patterned blue bowl
    High Protein Rice
  • Crispy golden dosa folded in half on white plate with blue floral pattern on wooden surface
    Perfect Dosa
  • Freshly prepared broccoli eggplant chutney served in a traditional bowl ready to enjoy
    Broccoli Eggplant Chuntey
  • Vibrant South Indian carrot moong dal kosambari garnished with fresh coriander in a traditional serving bowl
    Carrot Moong Dal Kosambari
Abhi indian food blogger focused on Marcos

Welcome!

I'm on a mission to bring balance back to our plates, one delicious Indian meal at a time. ThaliMethod is my way of shaking up how we think about our kitchens and our food. We're not about restrictive diets; we're about smart portions and celebrating the incredible variety of Indian cuisine. Join me, and let's redefine what a 'balanced meal' really looks like.

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Popular

  • Completed egg pulusu served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh curry leaves
    Egg Pulusu Recipe - Authentic South Indian Tamarind Egg Curry
  • Homemade spice powder served in a polished steel bowl on wooden cutting board with scattered ingredients
    Roasted Chana Dal Coconut Powder (Senaga Pappu Podi Recipe)
  • Golden brown coconut garlic podi served in a stainless steel bowl on wooden cutting board
    Coconut Garlic Podi Recipe - 5-Minute South Indian Spice Powder
  • Fragrant sesame curry leaves powder served in traditional steel bowl ready to eat
    Sesame Curry Leaves Powder

Thalis

  • Traditional South Indian upma thali served on a banana leaf with fluffy upma, peanut chutney, egg bhurji, and boiled edamame, showcasing a balanced and nutritious meal with vibrant colors and variety.
    Upma Thali
  • Delicious and Nutritious South Indian Tomato Pappu Thali featuring Tomato Pappu, White Rice, Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, Mushroom Fry, and Homemade Yogurt.
    Tomato Pappu Thali: Balanced with Chicken & Mushrooms
  • Balanced chicken curry thali with rice, spinach, cucumber carrot salad, and yogurt - nutritionally complete Indian meal
    How to Make the Perfect Chicken Curry Thali: A Complete Indian Meal Guide

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