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- History
- Early history
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- Kansa metal
- Thali/Bhojanam meal
- Affordability
- See also
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thumb|North Indian cuisine|North Indian style vegetarian thali served in a restaurant
Thali ( , meaning "plate" or "tray") or bhojanam ( , meaning "full meal") is a round platter used to serve food in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Thali is also used to refer to an Indian-style meal made up of a selection of various dishes which are served on a platter. Thali is also used in south Asia for ceremonial purposes.