A tiffin generally refers to a light meal or snack, particularly one that is packed and carried in a container, often for lunch. The term is commonly used in India and some other parts of South Asia to describe a midday meal, typically consisting of a variety of small, balanced dishes.
In Indian culture, a tiffin might include a combination of roti (flatbread), rice, curries, vegetables, and pickles. It can also refer to a tiffin box a stacked, tiered container used to carry meals.
In some English-speaking countries, "tiffin" can also refer to a light afternoon meal or tea, though this is less common today.
If youre referring to a specific type of tiffin, like the famous "dabbawala" system in Mumbai, thats a network of lunch carriers who deliver tiffins to workers using a highly efficient system. What kind of tiffin are you thinking about?