women of Nizamuddin Basti, who were doing the work of cooking food for years
Lazeez Mughlai Cuisine at Zaika-E-Nizamuddin: Indulge in the Best Street Food and Mouth-Watering Delicacies
In Nizamuddin Basti, a group of women turned their passion for cooking into a means of livelihood. They transformed their home cooking skills into a business with the help of AGA KHAN Foundation and TRUST FOR CULTURE, starting their own enterprise called Zaika-e-Nizamuddin in 2012. Through this initiative, they have been able to provide delicious Mughlai cuisine to the local community and visitors alike. These women proved that with determination and hard work, even a hobby can become a successful career.
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