Not Your Butter Chicken — Season 1, Episode 2: Ready to Roti
Documentary • 22 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 1.0/10
Episode synopsis
Fort McMurray, Alberta. This episode centers on the resilience of South Asian women throughout the hardships of migration. Shiva looks back on her hockey career, finding common ground with the past struggles of her mother and current challenges of immigrant women making a new life in Canada. She makes roti with Shweta, who left her life as a famous film star in India to join her husband in Fort McMurray. Shiva gets back on the ice after a long hiatus with pro player Dampy Brar, who is on a mission to teach the South Asian community the game he loves - and to teach the hockey world about his community.
About Not Your Butter Chicken
With her mother losing her memory to dementia, food and wine expert Shiva Reddy travels to South Asian farms and homes in search of her roots. A four-part documentary series set in Western Canada that demystifies Indian food and culture.