On the lines of Rajasthani Thali and Gujrati Thali, State Tourism Department launched the Jharkhand Thali on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Sunday.
Assembly Speaker Dinesh Oraon and Tourism Minister Amar Kumar Bauri launched the platter at The Kav’s Banquets and Restaurant. Soon, the Thali will be available at tourist complexes, forest guest houses and Governmental rest houses for tourists.
Some well-known tribal food items in the platter are chhilka, dhuska, kurthi daal, red rice, maduwa roti, lal saag, khassi ka jhor, dehati chicken, dudhiya and dudh peetha, and will cost around Rs400. The veg Thali will be around Rs350 plus taxes.
Tourism Department is also planning to organise food festivals at various locations to publicise the Thali. The department will also encourage hotels, restaurants and food joints of Jharkhand to adopt and try to serve these dishes.