Home-made fresh samosas, kachoris and soft gulab jamuns at 'Suruchi Foods' have become quite a rage with foodies in and around Ejipura.
Most of them end up eating almost regularly at this small outlet run by Prasad, who has been selling these home-made snacks for the last 10 years.
The unique selling point of this outlet is the fact that it's made at home by Prasad and his wife.
"We cannot afford a helper and we prefer doing it this way. I feel the authenticity
will be lost if we allow anyone else to help us. We try to retain the style, taste and
ingredients of Uttar Pradesh, which is our native place," says Sinha.
These home-made snacks are sold at affordable prices. The hot gulab jamuns, which have a generous stuffing of khoa, and dry fruits are an instant hit with people of all age and income groups.
"We have people from all age groups coming to this place. Since it's close to the army area, many people from there come here almost regularly to have samosas and kachoris along with a cup of tea. It brings back memories of their hometown. There are many who come on a regular basis and I know what they like to eat and how they want it.
Probably one of the perks of having a small shop is that you know all your customers except the ones who are new," he adds.
While the samosas and kachoris are served hot with pudina as well as meethi chutney, the badam milk is laced with kesar and almonds.
Another popular item in the outlet is boondi ke laddu. "I try not to commercialise my food items and stick to authentic ingredients as well as recipes. Even when I plan to introduce a new item, I try to make it perfect. An entire session of trial-and-error takes place at home and when I am completely satisfied, I introduce the dish. Currently, I am trying out vada pav at home and plan to introduce it soon," he informs.
The outlet is more of a hangout for young professionals who can be seen chatting and catching up with friends at the shop and ordering endless cups of tea and piping hot samosas to go with it.
"The tea is essentially made in the typical UP style, with ginger and masala boiled for a good five minutes," explains Sinha.
Though small, this outlet is gaining popularity and 'Uncle's Shop' (as it is also referred to) has become the melting point of many cultures, languages and traditions.
Most of them end up eating almost regularly at this small outlet run by Prasad, who has been selling these home-made snacks for the last 10 years.
The unique selling point of this outlet is the fact that it's made at home by Prasad and his wife.
"We cannot afford a helper and we prefer doing it this way. I feel the authenticity
will be lost if we allow anyone else to help us. We try to retain the style, taste and
ingredients of Uttar Pradesh, which is our native place," says Sinha.
These home-made snacks are sold at affordable prices. The hot gulab jamuns, which have a generous stuffing of khoa, and dry fruits are an instant hit with people of all age and income groups.
"We have people from all age groups coming to this place. Since it's close to the army area, many people from there come here almost regularly to have samosas and kachoris along with a cup of tea. It brings back memories of their hometown. There are many who come on a regular basis and I know what they like to eat and how they want it.
Probably one of the perks of having a small shop is that you know all your customers except the ones who are new," he adds.
While the samosas and kachoris are served hot with pudina as well as meethi chutney, the badam milk is laced with kesar and almonds.
Another popular item in the outlet is boondi ke laddu. "I try not to commercialise my food items and stick to authentic ingredients as well as recipes. Even when I plan to introduce a new item, I try to make it perfect. An entire session of trial-and-error takes place at home and when I am completely satisfied, I introduce the dish. Currently, I am trying out vada pav at home and plan to introduce it soon," he informs.
The outlet is more of a hangout for young professionals who can be seen chatting and catching up with friends at the shop and ordering endless cups of tea and piping hot samosas to go with it.
"The tea is essentially made in the typical UP style, with ginger and masala boiled for a good five minutes," explains Sinha.
Though small, this outlet is gaining popularity and 'Uncle's Shop' (as it is also referred to) has become the melting point of many cultures, languages and traditions.