Tamalapaku

Here is a recap of all the Thalis and Platters posted in the month of September as part of the month long Mega Marathon.The past month has been full of excitement and stress in equal proportions.

To publish a new post 26 days a month is not easy by any means. But this group event is a huge motivation for many of us to push us out of our comfort zones and do the best we can.

I have been participating in these Mega Marathons for a while now and appreciate the feelings associated with being in that 'special mode'.

I usually start the marathon with half the dishes ready. But this time it was moved from April to September owing to the Covid situation. So, I had all of them done except one and it took so long to get the last one done. :)

So without much ado, here are the thalis and platters all at one place.

The first 4 days was all about Platters -

High Tea Platter - Eggless Whole Wheat Custard Powder Cookies - Day 1

The high tea platter features  Irani Samosa, Eggless Whole Wheat Custard Powder Cookies, Eggless Marble Cake, Smashed Baby Potatoes, Crunchy Puri and Masala Chai.

Dips Platter - Spinach Artichoke Dip - Day 2

In the platter there is Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hummus, Marinara Sauce and Guacamole with Pita Chips, Tortilla Chips, Cheez-Its, Celery, Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes.

Kid's Dream Platter - Banana-Mango Berry Milkshake - Day 3

Beverage Bar - Spiced Apple Cider in Instant Pot - Day 4

In the beverage bar, we have Lemon Soda, Spiced Apple Cider, Mango Lemonade, and Iced Tea.

Everyday Mini Thali 1 - Garlic Pepper Rasam - Day 5

This meal contains Methi Tomato Dal, Tindora Fry, Tomatillo-Bell Pepper Chutney, Garlic Pepper Rasam, Cucumber, Rice and Yogurt.

Everyday Mini Thali 2 - Drumstick Coconut Milk Curry - Day 6

Featured here are Beetroot Sabji, Instant Dhaniyala Sambar, Drumstick Coconut Milk Curry, Rice, Yogurt and Vadiyalu (Sun dried fritters)

Everyday Mini Thali 3 - Raw Plum Chutney - Day 7

Everyday Mini Thali 4 - Paneer Bhurji - Day 8

This no-rice thali has Paneer Bhurji and Aloo Gobi along with Phulka and Yogurt.

Everyday Mini Thali 5 - Radish Peas Rice - Day 9

A basic No Onion No Garlic meal option with a Tomato Dal, Aloo Fry and Radish Peas Rice.

Everyday Mini Thali 6 - Mango Fruit Salad - Day 10

A very special thali using our freshly harvested raw tomatoes to make Raw Tomato Chutney, Raw Tomato Curry With Moong, and Raw Tomato Dal. Also in the picture are Rice, Yogurt, Mango Fruit Salad, and Uppu Mirapakai (Mor Milagai)

The next 6 days are all about flatbreads with their accompaniments..

Flatbread Thali 1 - Vegan Kheema Paratha - Day 11

Flatbread Thali 2 - Rumali Roti - Day 12

This thali showcases Rumali Roti, Matar Paneer, Pickle and Yogurt.

Flatbread Thali 3 - Garlic Butter Roti With Pizza Dough - Day 13

Flatbread Thali 4 - Dhapate - Day 14

In the thali featuring Dhapate are Garlic Chutney, Green Chili Thecha, Onion-Tomato Koshimbir and yogurt.

Flatbread Thali 5 - Tawa Pudi - Day 15

The thali featuring Tawa Pudi has Sabz Jaipuri, Boondi-Kakdi Raita and Onion-Tomato salad.

Flatbread Thali 6 - Aloo Kulcha - Day 16

The accompaniments for Aloo Kulcha are Chole(Chana Masala), Yogurt and Pickle. 

The next 6 days are elaborate regional thalis and I have posted thalis from Andhra, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Andhra Varalakshmi Vratham Thali - Goodaannam - Day 17

Featured in this festival thali are 1.Pulihora, 2.Ven Pongal, 3.Goodaannam, 4.Daddhojanam, 5.Paramaannam, 6.Bendakaya Gojju, 7.PlainDal, 8.Senagalu, 9.Rice, 10.Poornam Laddu, 11.Rajma Vada, 12.Rava Laddu 

Bengali Niramish Thali - Paneer Dalna - Day 18

This Bengali Niramish thali features 1.Potol Bhaja (Parwal Fry), 2.Paneer Dalna, 3.Bandhakopir Ghonto (Cabbage Sabji), 4.Aloo Posto (Potatoes cooked in Poppy paste), 5.Cholar Dal,6.Papad, 7.Rice, 8.Mishti Tomato Chatni, 9.Kumro Bhaja (Pumpkin Fry), 10.Sandesh

Gujarati Thali - Bhinda Nu Bharela Shaak - Day 19

Gujarati thali - 1.Gujarati Kadhi, 2.Khatti Meethi Dal, 3.Mag - Gujarati Moong Beans, 4.Beet Nu Raito, 5.Doodh Pak, 6.Steamed Rice, 7.Dhokla, 8.Methi Na Gota, 9.Papad, 10.Batata Tamata Nu Shaak, 11.Bhinda nu Bharela Shaak, 12.Roti, 13.Poori, 14.Khatta Chutney, 15.Green Chutney

Maharashtrian Thali - Chawli Chi Usal - Day 20

Traditional Maharashtrian thali - 1.Salt, 2.Lemon, 3.Thecha, 4.Koshimbir, 5.Gajrancha Loncha, 6.Aloochi Vadi, 7.Chawli Chi Usal, 8.Gobi Matar Bhaji, 9.Batatachi Bhaji, 10.Amti, 11.Papad, 12.Varan Bhat, 13.Tondli Bhat, 14.Roti, 15.Mattha, 16.Aam Ras and 17.Sheera

Rajasthani Thali - Gatte Ki Sabji - Day 21

Tamilian Thali - Avarakkai Kootu - Day 22

The traditional Tamilian no onion - no garlic thali features 1.Rice, 2.Ghee, 3.Sorekai Mor Kuzhambu, 4.Paruppu, 5.Avarakkai Kootu, 6.Chow Chow Poriyal, 7.Maangai Saadam, 8.Beans Usli, 9.Pickle, 10.Yogurt,  11.Akkaravadisal and 12.Papad.

Satyanarayana Pooja Thali - Aloo - Color Peppers Koora - Day 23

Lauki Thali - Lauki Cutlet - Day 24

This special thali featuring 6 recipes with home grown Lauki  has Lauki Juice, Lauki Cutlet for starters, Sorrakaya Pindimiriyam, Sorrakaya Sambar, Sorrakaya Pacchadi, Rice and Yogurt for the main course and Lauki Halwa for the dessert.

Proso Millet Pulihora - Millet thali - Day 25

Indo Chinese Platter - Manchow Soup - Day 26

This kid friendly Indo-Chinese Platter - Schezwan Rice, Sweet and Sour Noodles, Paneer Momos, Spring Rolls, Sweet and Sour Sauce,
Baby Corn Manchurian, and Manchow Soup