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

Learn to balance your plate like our ancestors. Discover delicious South Asian recipes for balanced eating.

  • 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
  • Balanced Thali with white rice, flavorful Ulavacharu Rasam, protein-rich omelet, & crisp salad on a plate.
    Ulavacharu Rasam & Egg Thali
  • Freshly made chili egg omelette served on a plate, golden brown and ready to eat
    Spicy Egg Omelette
  • Steaming hot Ulavacharu Rasam served in a traditional brass bowl garnished with fresh cilantro leaves
    Ulavacharu Rasam
  • 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
  • Crispy golden Indian spiced shrimp fry served on a white plate with fresh curry leaves garnish on a wooden table
    Quick Shrimp Fry
  • 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
  • Finished egg bhurji served in a bowl on a wooden table
    Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
  • Boiled edamame served in a bowl on a wooden table
    Boiled Edamame
  • Fluffy South Indian upma served in a bowl, made with semolina (rava), vegetables, and aromatic spices, ready to eat on a wooden table.
    Traditional Upma
  • 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
  • Homemade Yogurt in a bowl
    Homemade Yogurt
  • Fluffy white rice
    How to Cook Perfect White Rice (4 Easy Methods!)
  • Fluffy white rice
    White Rice - Instant Pot Method
  • Fluffy white rice
    White Rice - Pressure Cooker Method
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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  • White Rice - Rice Cooker Method

  • Sprouted Mung Beans in a bowl
    Sprouted Mung Beans

  • Fluffy white rice
    White Rice (Stovetop Method)

  • 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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  • Overhead view of traditional South Indian peanut chutney in a ceramic bowl, highlighting its creamy texture and vibrant color
    South Indian Peanut Chutney

  • A bowl of perfectly air fried zucchini, peppers, and onions, lightly seasoned and served as a healthy side dish.
    Air Fryer Zucchini, Peppers, and Onions

  • A bowl of creamy coconut chutney garnished with tempered spices, served as a side dish for idlis or dosas.
    Authentic South Indian Coconut Chutney Recipe

  • Spicy and flavorful Cauliflower Vepudu Fry served in a bowl, ready to pair with rice or rotis.
    Cauliflower Vepudu Fry

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