Shahid Rather Carrying Forward a Father’s Legacy of Traditional Bakery in Kashmir. He owns a bakery shop name – Kandi in Malknag, Anantnag district, Kashmir, which his father, Gul Mohammed, started 40 years ago. Shahid took over the business after his father’s passing and had been running it with pride and dedication.
Carrying Forward a Father’s Legacy:
Shahid’s father, Gul Mohammed, opened the bakery shop in the Malknag area of the Anantnag district 40 years ago. Shahid, the son of a baker, grew up around the bakery and inherited his father’s passion for baking. After learning traditional baking skills from his father, Shahid Rather took over the family business following his father’s passing. His passion for baking and dedication to his father’s legacy has driven his success.
Traditional Bakery Items:
Shahid’s bakery shop specializes in traditional items such as Kandi Kulcha, Namkeen Kulcha, and Kashmiri Sheermal. Shahid’s bakery is famous for the authentic taste of traditional bakery items like Kandi Kulcha, a sweet kulcha eaten with Lipton tea, or Kaha, a traditional Kashmiri tea. Namkeen Kulcha, a salty kulcha usually consumed with salty pink tea, a popular drink in Kashmir, is also a popular item. Kashmiri Sheermal, a sweet bread traditionally eaten during special occasions and celebrations, is another specialty of his bakery. Customers keep returning for more of these authentic items.
Nanwai Shop – A Traditional Bakery in Kashmir:
In Urdu, a bakery shop is called a Nanwai shop, and Shahid’s bakery is no different. Shahid Rather has kept the traditional name, Nanwai Bakery, to honor his father’s legacy and Kashmir’s conventional baking practices. He takes pride in preserving and carrying forward traditional baking techniques at his bakery.
Employment Generation:
Shahid’s bakery has employed seven people from the local community. The bakery shop has become a source of livelihood for these individuals, and Shahid takes great pride in the fact that he is contributing to the local economy by generating employment opportunities.
Expansion Plans:
Shahid’s passion for baking and dedication to carrying forward his father’s legacy has inspired him to expand his business. He plans to open branches of Kandi: The Traditional Taste from Kashmir Valley in other district areas. He wants to introduce the authentic taste of traditional Kashmiri bakery items to a broader audience and preserve the region’s conventional baking practices and techniques.
Conclusion:
Shahid Rather’s story is an inspiring example of how passion and dedication can lead to success. Shahid Rather’s commitment to preserving traditional baking techniques and carrying forward his father’s legacy has earned him respect in the local community. His Nanwai Bakery is popular among those seeking authentic Kashmiri bakery items. Shahid plans to expand his business and create more employment opportunities while introducing Kashmiri bakery items to a broader audience.
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