At Koolchas in Delhi, the traditional street food of chole kulche is being taken to a whole new level by Gaurav Bahl and his mother. The secret? Homemade spices and a whole lot of hard work!
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Say ‘chole kulcha’ and most foodies will immediately think of spicy chickpeas, fluffy white bread in butter, and some pickle and onions. While most popular in Delhi and other Northern states, this beloved dish is slowly becoming sought-after in Central and Southern parts of the country as well.
So much so, that a Delhi-based startup has now taken it from the streets to the mainstream restaurant segment. Koolchas, a quick-service restaurant, has become popular among kulcha lovers, all thanks to 69-year-old Sunila Bahl, a homemaker who shared her recipes and secret ingredients with her son, Gaurav.
Architect to foodpreneur
“I am an architect by profession with a business management degree. I consider myself creative and try to explore opportunities,” says 45-year-old Gaurav.
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