The weeks leading up to Deepavali are always a busy time for Sulaiha Ahmad. Her business, Tokey Coconut Candy, is known for its decadent Indian treats such as coconut candy, gulab jamun, rasgulla, nei urunde, kallu urunde and more.
Naturally, customers can’t wait to get their hands on them before the big day. When Deepavali finally arrives, Sulaiha looks forward to taking a breather by spending the day with her extended family and indulging in festive food.
“My husband, daughter and I will go over to my aunt’s house and also visit my cousins,” Sulaiha, who was born to a Malay father and an Indian mother, told FMT Lifestyle.
“I enjoy eating thosai, idli and chicken curry. Idli is my favourite,” the 26-year-old added with a smile.
Visiting her aunt during Deepavali has been a tradition since she was young….