Sri Balaji Dal Mills

We've been over here at Plot No. 23-6-1012 in Shalibanda for a while now. Most people know the area because of Mr Pista House, and we’re right near there. It’s a busy spot. Sri Balaji Dal Mills is what we call ourselves. We mostly deal with pulses and different kinds of dals every day. It gets dusty and loud with the machines running, but that's just how the work goes. We start early in the morning to get things sorted. People come by to pick up their orders or just to see what’s ready. It’s not a fancy office or anything like that. Just a workspace with bags piled up and the smell of raw grain everywhere. We focus on getting the cleaning and milling done right so the product is ready for the kitchen. Sometimes the truck deliveries get delayed because of the traffic in Shalibanda, which can be a real headache. But we manage. We aren't doing anything flashy here. We just process the dal and send it out. If you’re walking past the Pista House area, you’ll probably hear the noise of the mill. It’s a straightforward business. We know our neighbors and the regular buyers who have been coming to us for years. It’s hard work, especially in the heat, but it keeps us busy. We don't spend much time on the computer or making things look pretty. As long as the dal is good and the bags are filled, we’re doing our job. That's really all there is to it.