It’s tough not to love a thali. After all, how can one not fall in love with a platter that is full of mouthwatering dishes with a wide variety of flavours and textures? In fact, it is one of the best ...

Why is it that we’re familiar with the Gujarati thali, but have probably never tried a Maharashtrian thali? Good question. The answer lies in the surprising shortage of Maharashtrian restaurants—even ...

Dadar’s 50-year-old culinary landmark, Prakash Shakahari Upahar Kendra, famous for its affordable Maharashtrian cuisine, has a wholesome addition to its menu — a Marathi thali (Rs 160). This writer ...

Gudi Padwa is just around the corner and those who celebrate are already planning authentic sweets and festive menus for the special day. While for many, Shrikhand Puri remains the unchangeable dish ...

Like most regional cuisines of India, the Maharashtrian thali is arranged to achieve a balance of flavours and nutrition. So alongside chutneys, wafers (papad), chopped/grated salad (koshimbir), ...

When this diarist wrote approvingly about Gypsy Corner and its Maharashtrian dishes, many called up to say that Mama Kane, opposite Dadar station, should also be featured in this column. Mama Kane is ...

The grand wedding off Punit Balan and Janhavi Dhariwal was attended by many public figures like Kim Sharma, Leander Peas, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Sharad Kelkar, Jai Bhanushali and more. All the ...

Traditional feasts in India are a celebration of food. And, one of our forever favourite feasts comes served in a thali. Anyone will agree that thali is a perfect assortment of regional dishes. The ...