, a large platter containing various small bowls of vegetables, lentils (dal), curd, and pickles. This structure ensures a "balanced meal" that touches upon all six tastes recognized in Indian nutritional science: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent. Hospitality and Community A defining feature of the Indian lifestyle is the ethos of "Atithi Devo Bhava"
Traditionally, multiple generations live under one roof, sharing responsibilities and daily meals. Wikipedia