A box of pakora mix and a bit of patience make for great moments and memories. | cbc_life
Every family has its summer traditions, and my massive Indian family is no different. As fans of public infrastructure, we tend to take ours to local Scarborough, Ont., parks — one in particular that I cannot name because my family loves that it's rarely busy. I'm not kidding when I tell you that if anything changed at that park, I — and this article — would be blamed.tradition — and so fun and memorable that I think you should steal it. Here's how.
This workstation is monitored by watchful guards on lawn chairs, working to ensure that the wind doesn't put out the fire. Next to them stand photographers to ensure that family members in India don't get left out in the slightest. And at the centre of it all stands Bibifoi — my dad's first cousin and our family matriarch — preparing the batter or supervising the frying, and either way, overseeing the whole process.Before the frying begins, the batter must be made.
To the side, the chaa is made while cups to serve it in are gathered by the teenage cousins — a far more laissez-faire operation, since the only goal is to have tea prepared by the time the first batch of pakoras are ready. My older cousins Femi api or Nazah api are likely at the heart of it with the help of their husbands. Conversations fly back and forth between the chaa and the pakora burners, and unsolicited commentary and video-taking ensue.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ontario man makes history crossing all five Great LakesMike Shoreman is the very first person with a disability to complete the journey successfully.
Read more »
Man paddleboards across the Great LakesMike Shoreman talks about his effort to cross the five great lakes on a paddleboard to help raise funds for mental health awareness.
Read more »
Alison Brie Looks Back On The ‘Great Heartbreak’ Of The Cancellation Of ‘Glow’Alison Brie opens about the project cancellation that broke her heart. Speaking with Decider about her upcoming movie 'Spin Me Round', she also looked back at her prolific career and her various projects. The actress has starred in many TV shows from 'Community' to 'Mad Men', but it was her turn on the wrestling drama…
Read more »
Italian restaurant in Toronto forced to permanently close after 25 years in businessAfter over 25 years of business, an Italian restaurant in Toronto says they're being forced to close. Trattoria Leonardo in Etobicoke has had great...
Read more »
Walk in the Woods: Good camping etiquette is a win-win for all campers | SaltWireThe idea of taking your family camping during the warm days of summer is a popular and fun one. It provides a great opportunity to connect with nature and each other. Most camping experiences are positive ones, but there can be bad experiences too.
Read more »