 A large mound of "bhat", "dhindo" or a pile of "rotis" is served on a "jharke thal" (a large plate) or a "khande thal" (a compartment plate).On the "jharke thal", the rice is surrounded by smaller mounds of prepared vegetables, fresh chutney or preserved pickles, and sometimes curd/yogurt, fish or meat.Separate glasses and bowls are instead used for different dishes, while serving on smaller plates or when serving to honoured guest or elders of the family.