Overhead photo of a stainless steel thali-style tray on a dark surface holding two bowls of food. On the left, a bowl of white coconut rice with curry leaves and mustard seeds. On the right, a bowl of creamy pale pudding. Scattered orange flower petals sit at the base of the tray. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Overhead photo of a stainless steel thali-style tray on a dark surface holding two bowls of food. On the left, a bowl of white coconut rice with curry leaves and mustard seeds. On the right, a bowl of creamy pale pudding. Scattered orange flower petals sit at the base of the tray. No people are visible.

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