Dinner is traditionally the most important family bonding event of the day. It is highly uncommon for family members to eat separate meals at different times. Instead, the family sits together to share a freshly prepared dinner of flatbreads ( rotis or chapatis ), rice, lentils ( dal ), and spiced vegetables ( sabzi ). During this time, family members unpack their day, discuss politics, debate cricket scores, and settle household logistics. Cultural Cornerstones of Daily Life