WINNER OF THE 2023 GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD - INDIAGOLD WINNER OF THE 2024 TASTE CANADA AWARD &8211; REGIONALCULTURAL COOKBOOKSThe Indian answer to tapas or tagine, thali is as fun to eat as it is pretty to serve.Like a tagine or casserole, a thali describes not only a type of kitchenware, but a type of meal. A thali is constructed of many small dishes served on a platter that harmonize through contrasting textures, visual appeal, complimentary spices, and sheer deliciousness. Once reserved for special occasions, this traditional way of eating is now a popular way of dining at My Thali, award-winning chef and author Joe Thottungal shares his favorite home-cooked recipes and stories from his homeland of Kerala, connecting past and present in the world of Indian cooking today.