“I have a distinct memory of my grandmother taking me to the kitchen and teaching me how to make Telangana style Pindi vantalu. In Telangana, sarva pindi is savoured as an evening snack which isn’t just tradition; it symbolizes women’s empowerment, with skills honed since childhood. Being a localite of Warangal, I turned this passion into a thriving business, establishing our food stall named Sri Anjaneya Home Foods in Warangal’s Battal Bazar lane in 2002, alongside my mother-in-law.

While our stall offers various Telangana Pindi vantalu, Sarvapindi and Bakshalu steal the spotlight as local favorites. Crafting these delicacies isn’t merely an ancestral practice; it’s a journey of adaptation and thriving. Unlike my predecessors working in fields, I’ve embraced this small business, taking a step forward in the empowerment journey.
We’ve not just progressed but have also remained connected to our heritage.” ?

• Lakshmi, Businesswoman