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The original is 1408×1056 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “indian thali with rice, dal and curries on a steel plate” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Indian Steel Thali Meal — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A traditional stainless steel Indian thali holds basmati rice, meat curry, raita, and lime wedges on a light table surface.

About this photo

This clean, appetizing close-up showcases a classic Indian thali served on a round stainless steel plate, with fluffy rice, spiced curry, yogurt accompaniment and fresh lime. It is ideal for restaurant menus, food blog content, and Indian cuisine marketing materials.

Prompt: “indian thali with rice, dal and curries on a steel plate” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image is sharp, well-lit, perfectly matches the brief, and has no visible artefacts, making it a high-quality usable stock asset.

Also searched as: steel plate meal · rice and curry · traditional indian food · lunch thali

Direct file: 1408×1056 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this indian steel thali meal photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Indian Steel Thali Meal” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/indian-steel-thali-meal-cc525b40) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1408×1056 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “indian thali with rice, dal and curries on a steel plate” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?: Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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