Dham

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Amongst festive food, the traditional meal, Dham(Lunch served in traditional marriages of Himachal Pradesh) finds instant mention. Dham is prepared by botis only who are Brahmin chefs and have been in this profession for generations. The utensils used for cooking the food are normally copper ones. The preparations for Dham begin a night before, and when ready, it is served in courses to people who sit on floor. Pattals or leaf plates are utilized to serve the food. And as for the dishes themselves, they include rice, Madra(Sepu badi/Mukund badi, Rajmah etc), Palda(a curd based dish or curry), mustard based raita, pulses and Meethe chawal( sweet rice) or Mithdee(made of boondi, Bread crumbs etc).

Dishes vary from one district to another as per local culture.