There was this funny bit i heard someone saying. '8 manns(mounds) of oil was used on the funeral and i was wondering if they deep fried the dead body before burying' lol. the fancy food is common practice specially on 40th day.
My phupho passed away last year and my father ordered for daal and chicken qourma with naans. I think thats alright. But if you are making at home, the time demands it to be something simple.