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Gujarat is the mango-shaped state to the west of India. It’s famous for its delicate, vegetarian cuisine and especially for the thali, a metal plate with several small bowls filled with an array of tempting dishes. The word thali means “metal plate,” but the term has also come to denote the meal that is served on one. A thali has rice, breads, fried accompaniments called farsans, vegetables, lentils, and sweets, all served at once. There are no courses, and you can mix and match dishes as you like.

Because there are so many dishes in this feast, preparing it at home is time-consuming and expensive. Most people go to a specialty restaurant (or a wedding) to enjoy it. It’s quite an experience, and best of all, you can eat as much as you want for a fixed price. I think most people grudgingly stop eating because of guilt (what will the waiter say?) or food fatigue (I don’t think I’ll make it to the door!). You can find more about how to create your own thali meal in Chapter 9.