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A veg thali comprises roti, vegetables (onion, tomato and potato), rice, dal, curd and salad; and a non-veg thali comprises the same elements except for dal, which is replaced by chicken (broiler).

Pour the tadka over the dal and top with lemon juice. Serve this dal preparation (varan) with plain steamed rice (bhaat). This combo can be a part of a festive thali or a simple meal.