Indian Thali - typical Indian vegetarian meal

These two images are of a typical Indian vegetarian meal. It has most of the items in a typical Indian meal. There is kadhi, which is made of gram flour and buttermilk, dal which is made of lentils, as well as several types of vegetables. The white coloured dish is dahi wada which is a fried lentil crouton in curd, chopped tomato and cucumber salad, roasted papad and rotis. One of the vegetable dishes comprises of a paneer (cottage cheese which is popular in Indian vegetarian meals) and green peas curry. Green chutney and a slice of lemon is provided as an accompaniment. Rice is usually served separately. Buttermilk is usually given as an additional dish.

More pictures of Indian food: Masala Dosa and Sambar from South India.