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Sattvic thali
Also called: Sattvic thali, Сатвический тали, Sattvic South Indian meals, Sattvic rice-and-sambar thali
Rice, sambar, rasam, a poriyal and curd, all cooked without onion, garlic or chilli heat, on the principle that food should leave the mind quiet. Ashram kitchens serve it at fixed hours to everyone at once.
How it's eaten
Come at the serving hour, not before or after. There is no à la carte.
Where to try it
Isha Yoga Center
No onion, no garlic, no chilli heat. It is cooked on the principle that food should leave the mind quiet, and served to everyone at the same hour.
Rishikesh
The town is vegetarian and dry by law; the ashram plate is not a lifestyle choice here, it is the default.