all the names mentioned are unknown to me. but i thought it would not be out of place mention meals served traditionally in karnataka brahmins'homes start with small servings of all the items that would be served during the full meal, barring desert-which invariably would be rice with curd. in fact there is a certain protocol to be followed before starting,during,and at conclusion,and thereafter. there is a dress code as well. only children (under say 5 yrs of age)are exempt from the protocol convention,though are nudged to follow the elders. may be somebosy can throw light on actual procedure and also on other systems.
