Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
Rather than being an ambitious opus designed to prove a point by a debutante director, Little Zizou comes across as a paean of affection to the people the filmmaker has known all her life. If that was the primary purpose of the film, mission accomplished. For those hoping for a little light entertainment and the possibility of leaving cinema halls with a smile on their face, Zizou might well be the perfect weekend retreat.
These three recipes by Pamela Timms will make for the perfect weekend treat.