In each area with ten to twelve persons, a large pot of food is set in the middle. These pots are set continuously along the tables. The Shaikh's place is set at the head of the table. The Shaikh then takes the first bite, followed by everyone there. The time of eating is passed in silence.
Lentil soup is always the first course of dinner.
They are very healthy for our well-being. This custom continues to be kept in the dergahs and in the gatherings of dervishes. The second course is usually meat and vegetables. A very large pot of wheat is brought to a boil, then small pieces of lamb are added and mixed continuously for twelve hours. In this process, the wheat and the lamb dissolve into each other and take the form of a paste.