The word 'Thali' refers to the way meals are eaten in India; where a selection of healthy, delicious and nutritious dishes are served together on one plate. And when it comes to understanding the cuisine of India there really is no better way than to explore a Thali. In Thali Indian cook, author and social media star Maunika Gowardhan demystifies the thali and shows how easy they are to create at home. From stir-fried dry vegetable dishes to slow-cooked gravy-based lamb curries; crispy fried snacks like pakoras or fritters, to soupy and warming dals, these authentic but accessible recipes will inspire you to explore the varied and vibrant range of food, flavors and textures across the Indian subcontinent, and give you the confidence to create your own perfect thali.