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The trend of rising food prices is not limited to restaurants. Home cooks are also feeling the pinch, especially when preparing traditional dishes like the vegetarian Thali. Recent data shows that the average price of a vegetarian Thali increased by 10% in June. This platter, which includes rice, bread, vegetables, curd or yogurt, and dessert, constitutes a staple meal for many Indians and is an affordable option for many. However, the increase is largely driven by the soaring prices of key ingredients such as onion, tomato, potato, pulses, and rice.