Food is an expression of love. A mother or parent will often insist on serving family members hot, fresh flatbreads ( rotis ) straight from the stove to their plates, refusing to sit down until everyone else is fully fed. Constant Celebration: The Festive Calendar
The kitchen is the temple. The mother or grandmother decides the menu, but the execution is a silent orchestra. One chops onions (tears as a sign of devotion), another kneads dough (the pressure of the palm determines the softness of the roti ), and a child is sent to the corner shop for a missing lemon or a packet of coriander .
What truly defines Indian family lifestyle is the lack of "privacy" in exchange for "support." : There is a unique Indian concept called