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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: 18g Protein, 16g Fiber | 469 Cal
  • 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.

  • Fine reddish-brown Kandi Podi powder in small ceramic bowl on wooden table, ready to serve with rice
    Kandi Podi Recipe - Authentic Andhra Toor Dal Powder
  • Traditional moong dal payasam served in ceramic bowl on wooden table
    Moong Dal Payasam
  • Bottle gourd sorakaya raita garnished with coriander in traditional serving bowl
    Bottle Gourd (Sorakaya) Raita
  • Vibrant South Indian carrot moong dal kosambari garnished with fresh coriander in a traditional serving bowl
    Carrot Moong Dal Kosambari
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Curries & Dals

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

  • Creamy horse gram curry garnished with fresh herbs in ceramic bowl
    Horse Gram 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
  • Perfectly baked Indian-style chicken thighs with golden-brown exterior in a serving bowl, ready to eat
    Crispy Indian-Style Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
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Thali Method Author

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

  • A glass of chilled homemade buttermilk, garnished with optional roasted cumin powder, ready to enjoy as a refreshing and healthy drink.
    Homemade Buttermilk
  • A serving of hot Methi Paneer Stir Fry in a bowl, garnished and ready to be enjoyed, showcasing the finished dish.
    Methi Paneer Stir Fry
  • Freshly prepared broccoli eggplant chutney served in a traditional bowl ready to enjoy
    Broccoli Eggplant Chuntey
  • Bowl of fluffy, cooked high-protein rice made with white rice and split green moong dal.
    High Protein Rice

Recently Updated

  • Spicy and flavorful Cauliflower Vepudu Fry served in a bowl, ready to pair with rice or rotis.
    Cauliflower Vepudu Fry
  • Hot and spicy Indian style mushroom fry served in a traditional bowl, ready to eat
    Spicy Indian Mushroom Fry
  • Four methods of cooking white rice. Stovetop, instant pot, pressure cooker, rice cooker
    How to Cook Perfect White Rice (4 Easy Methods!)
  • Bowl of Chicken Curry
    Chicken Curry
Thali Method Author

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

  • Freshly made chili egg omelette served on a plate, golden brown and ready to eat
    Spicy Egg Omelette
  • Smooth and creamy carrot chutney served in a bowl after blending
    Carrot Chutney (Pachadi)
  • Homemade tempered horsegram snack served in a rustic bowl, featuring protein-rich ulavalu with aromatic Indian spices.
    Tempered Horsegram (Ulava Vepudu)
  • 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

Thalis

  • 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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