1 / 7While it's difficult to get even a candy for Re 1 in India, where food prices are skyrocketing, for over three decades, brothers Manik and Sanjay Sarkar have been dishing out this budget-friendly paratha and vegetable curry. (Image: Local18)
2 / 7Located in Serampore's Belting Bazaar in Hoogly district of West Bengal amidst the chaos of rising costs, this eatery is a haven for the poor, who can savour paratha and vegetable curry for just one rupee. (Image: Local18)
3 / 7Their shop stands adjacent to the Serampore Belting Bazar bus stand, which attracts a throng of customers from as early as 7 am. From police officers to rickshaw drivers, pedestrians and office-goers, stop by to grab a bite of the affordable delicacy. (Image: Local18)
4 / 7Initially, the Sarkar brothers would prepare 2,500 to 3,000 parathas daily at their home and the vegetable curry was cooked fresh at their shop. Nonetheless, despite rising costs of everything related to food, they have managed to keep the price constant at Re 1, albeit with a slight reduction in the portion size. (Image: Local18)
5 / 7Despite the challenges of sustaining business in today's economy, the shop continues to be a beacon for those seeking an affordable meal. Customers travel from far and wide to indulge in these one-rupee parathas, with the shop often running out of stock by 11 am. (Image: Local18)
6 / 7One satisfied customer, a van driver by profession, attested to the shop's appeal and told Local18 that he frequents the Sarkar brothers' shop for its affordable and filling breakfast. He emphasised how rare such delicious meals are in the area, let alone it’s pricing of just one rupee. (Image: Local18)
7 / 7What remains to be known is whether the brothers make a huge profit from their venture? If you ever visit the place and speak to the Sarkar brothers do question them to find out how they have managed to prepare and serve food this cheap? The brothers told Local18 that their shop has been doing so for 35 years. Since its inception, they have consistently offered parathas for one rupee. (Image: Local18)
