Find out a 'food thali' from your region, and list its food items.
A regional food thali typically includes a variety of food items representing different food groups and tastes. For example, a North Indian thali may include roti, rice, dal, sabzi, curd, pickle, and salad. A South Indian thali may include rice, sambar, rasam, vegetables, curd, and papad. The thali should include items from all three food groups - protective foods (vegetables, fruits), body-building foods (dal, curd), and energy-giving foods (rice, roti).
Explanation
The chapter explains that in India, every region has a special thali which includes different types of food items with a variety of tastes and health benefits. Students should find out about the traditional thali from their own region and list its components.