A quick and tasty lunch that’s satisfying on so many levels
If it’s lunchtime, it must be time for a thali. These nourishing dishes are the cornerstone of Indian street food and it’s easy to see why.
From roadside stalls to family homes, everyone stops, albeit briefly, for a thali. It’s a complete meal – balanced, nutritious and delicious. In fact, with a platter full of intriguing bowls full of spicy goodness, it feels more like a feast.
Scene’s lunchtime thalis include coriander-infused salad, a poppadum and chutney, an onion bhaji, a vegetarian side dish, pilau rice and a choice of lamb, chicken or vegetarian mains. It’s a riot of tastes, textures and aromas that will fire up your taste buds as soon as it arrives at your table.
It’s a riot of tastes, textures and aromas that will fire up your taste buds
It makes lunchtime seem like a real treat but if you’re working, you can still be back at your desk in time to face your afternoon in-box feeling a lot more fulfilled than if you’d just had a sandwich.
Considering the array of flavours that you’ll find in a thali, the price is also an absolute bargain. A lamb thali is £8.95, a chicken thali just £8.50 and a veggie one only £7.50. And if it’s value you’re after, you can add a small glass of wine, half a pint of lager or a regular pepsi to your order for £1.
If the sun shines, why not take your thali out onto the terrace? With a bit of imagination, and maybe a cardigan, you can make like you’re in Mumbai.
