Weekends are the time when I get to go on morning walks with my husband, enjoy the pre-dawn beautiful orange hues, chirping of the birds and feel the cool breeze amidst brisk walk. And of course, there is the non-stop discussion about kids and family. On returning home, we fancy a glass of nimbu-pani that acts an energizing drink. Glancing at the world news, I am off to my kitchen to whip up the weekend-special breakfast before kids wake up. Breakfast is usually steaming hot chole with puffed puri, followed by a nice glass of cold spicy buttermilk; or the famous English breakfast of pancakes, buttered toast, and eggs or whole wheat waffles topped with fresh fruits accompanied with juice to which the kids are more partial nowadays.
After breakfast, usually, there’s a game of monopoly over which all four of us create entertaining memories. And then there is lunch, with least effort, simple yet delectable. Another family favorite, Chicken curry (truly Bengali style), with Gobindobhog rice that has been now replaced with basmati as it is almost impossible to find over here. A simple cucumber & onion salad with some lemon juice on top enhances the meal quality. Traditional chicken curry with rice was my cliched weekend meal as a child and now my kids are making similar memories. This is what I call passing down the family tradition.
