Dastarkhān facts for kids
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| Place of origin | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Suriname, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan |
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A dastarkhwan (pronounced das-tar-KWAHN) is a special area where people eat food. This tradition is found in many parts of the world. It is especially common in Central Asia, South Asia, and the Caribbean.
The word "dastarkhwan" can mean a tablecloth that is spread out. This cloth is often placed on the ground, floor, or a table. It creates a clean surface for the food. But the term also refers to the entire meal setting. This includes the food, the people, and the way the meal is shared.
In Mughal India, a famous cookbook called Dastarkhwan-e-Awadh talked about how important the dastarkhwan was. This book focused on the Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow.
What Does the Word Mean?
The word "dastarkhwan" comes from the Turkic languages. It means "tablecloth."
You will hear this word in many languages across South and Central Asia. These include Balochi, Bengali, Urdu, Sindhi, Hindi, Kyrgyz, Kazakh, Uzbek, Turkmen, Dari, Pashto, and Nepali.
See also
In Spanish: Dastarkhān para niños
