As Deepavali approaches, DNS Kacang Putih sees a surge in customers stocking up on festive favourites, continuing Buntong’s decades-old reputation for traditional snacks. (Bernama pic)IPOH: For P Ravi, preparing for Deepavali involves more than decorating the house and getting ready to welcome guests. It also means getting into the car and driving more than 200km from Kuala Lumpur in search of the snacks his family has come to associate with the festival.
For the past six years, the 56-year-old has made Kampung Kacang Putih in Buntong, Ipoh, one of his regular pre-Deepavali stops - usually arriving about a week before the celebration to stock up on favourites such as murukku and tapioca chips.
