At 98 years old, Prabhavati Nani from Ahmedabad still starts her day in the kitchen. For many years, cooking was how she took care of her family. Then, a simple request changed her life.
A New Purpose in the Kitchen
Prabhavati married at 22 and spent sixty years raising three daughters and managing her home. She enjoyed trying new recipes and often shared her dishes with neighbors to get their feedback.
In 2017, her husband passed away. Her daughters were grown, and her grandchildren were adults. For the first time in six decades, Nani had no one at home to cook for.
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One day, her daughter's friend asked, "Nani, can you make khandvi for my party?" The friend insisted on paying for it. This small order gave Nani a new reason to cook for others.
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The Birth of Nani's Nashta
What began as one request quickly grew into Nani's Nashta. More people discovered her food, and in 2018, her homemade cooking became a food business in Ahmedabad.
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People loved her Gujarati dishes, and they could also feel the love she put into every bite. Today, over 200 families eagerly await her authentic homemade food from Ahmedabad.
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Quality Control by the Founder
Even at 98, Nani is still deeply involved in her business. She checks every batch, tastes the food, and approves each order herself. She makes sure everything meets her high standards.
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"Before, I cooked for my family. Today, I cook for many families," she said, describing her new role. "I am not just someone's wife or mother. I am a founder."
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For Prabhavati, her business is more than just about food. It gave her a new purpose after decades of caring for her family, especially when her home became quiet. She chose to start again.
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