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Indian food isn’t unhealthy. You’re just eating it wrong.

Balance your plate without giving up delicious Indian food. Discover authentic thali recipes with nutritional guides and portion control for healthy, satisfying meals.

Curries & Dals

Flavorful protein-rich main dishes with portion guidelines for satisfying, well-rounded meals.

  • Black eyed peas coconut curry, creamy and golden, garnished with fresh green coriander leaves in a serving bowl
    Black Eyed Peas Coconut Curry
  • Lamb keema matar served in white decorative bowl showing tender meat and green peas
    Lamb Keema Matar Recipe
  • Authentic channa masala recipe in white patterned bowl on wooden background, garnished with coriander
    Authentic Channa Masala Recipe From Scratch to Freeze
  • Finished high protein rajma curry in white bowl garnished with fresh coriander leaves
    High Protein Rajma Curry Recipe (Ready in 45 Minutes)
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Thalis

Complete balanced meal guides with nutritional breakdowns and portion tips for traditional Indian eating.

  • Four images combined to show thali plate with Pine Nut Rice Channa Masala Yogurt Cucumbers
    Balanced Channa Masala Thali:21g Protein, 6.5g Fiber
  • horse gram curry with bottle gourd raita & rice in mini bowls on a plate
    Balanced Indian Thali #7 - Horse Gram Curry, Raita & Rice (18g Protein, 469 Calories)
  • Nutritious Indian thali featuring high-protein rice, creamy methi paneer, vibrant broccoli eggplant chutney, and a refreshing glass of homemade buttermilk. Perfect for a healthy, balanced meal.
    Balanced Indian Thali #6: 26g Protein Vegetarian Meal
  • Balanced Thali with white rice, flavorful Ulavacharu Rasam, protein-rich omelet, & crisp salad on a plate.
    Ulavacharu Rasam & Egg Thali
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Rice

Increase protien and fiber with these additions to your regual white rice:

  • Fluffy zucchini rice with visible green flecks lifted on a wooden spoon from a dark bowl
    Zucchini Rice: A Volume Eating Favorite
  • Easy broccoli rice with bone broth served in a blue and white patterned bowl on wooden cutting board
    Easy Broccoli Rice with Bone Broth
  • Cooked moringa leaves protein boosted rice with green leaves distributed throughout white rice grains
    Moringa Leaves Protein Boosted Rice
  • Fluffy cooked mixture of white rice and brown lentils in traditional blue patterned serving bowl
    High Protein Masoor Dal Rice Recipe with Chicken Broth
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Side Dishes

Nutritious vegetables, salads, and accompaniments that transform any meal into a balanced thali.

  • Spicy Korean spinach side dish topped with sesame seeds in a blue patterned bowl
    Spicy Korean Spinach Side Dish
  • Tender dark green massaged kale salad base in blue ceramic bowl with black dot pattern on wooden surface
    Massaged Kale Salad Base Recipe
  • Finished cabbage carrot green pepper salad base with crisp white cabbage, orange carrots, and green peppers mixed together
    Cabbage Carrot Green Pepper Salad Base
  • Smooth, vibrant green yogurt dressing with visible herb flecks in dark metal bowl showing creamy consistency
    Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing
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Abhi indian food blogger focused on Marcos

About Abhi

I'm here to show you that Indian food can be incredibly healthy when you know how to balance it properly.

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Welcome!

I'm on a mission to bring balance back to our plates, one delicious Indian meal at a time. ThaliMethod is my way of shaking up how we think about our kitchens and our food. We're not about restrictive diets; we're about smart portions and celebrating the incredible variety of Indian cuisine. Join me, and let's redefine what a 'balanced meal' really looks like.

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  • High-protein edamame rice with chicken broth served in a blue and white patterned bowl, fluffy rice mixed with vibrant green edamame
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  • Pine nut white rice served in blue and white porcelain bowl, fluffy texture with golden nuts distributed throughout
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Thalis

  • Overhead view of a colorful Indian thali featuring protein rice, carrot chutney, spiced shrimp fry, and horsegram snack arranged on a traditional plate
    Shrimp Fry & Horsegram Thali
  • Traditional South Indian upma thali served on a banana leaf with fluffy upma, peanut chutney, egg bhurji, and boiled edamame, showcasing a balanced and nutritious meal with vibrant colors and variety.
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  • Delicious and Nutritious South Indian Tomato Pappu Thali featuring Tomato Pappu, White Rice, Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, Mushroom Fry, and Homemade Yogurt.
    Tomato Pappu Thali: Balanced with Chicken & Mushrooms
  • Balanced chicken curry thali with rice, spinach, cucumber carrot salad, and yogurt - nutritionally complete Indian meal
    How to Make the Perfect Chicken Curry Thali: A Complete Indian Meal Guide

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