Babulal C Mawawala

If you find yourself in Budhwar Peth, you might see us at number 246. Babulal C Mawawala has been a fixture in this neighborhood for a long time. The street outside is always crowded with people and scooters, so it can be hard to get through sometimes. Our shop isn't very large, but it's packed with what we need. We handle mawa, and that means a lot of heavy lifting and keeping things at the right temperature. The walls are lined with old tiles and there is a heavy wooden counter that has been there since I can remember. It’s a simple business. We get the supply in, we check it, and then the regulars come by to pick up what they need for their own cooking or shops. The smell of milk is always around, which is just something you get used to after a week of working here. We don't have a website or anything like that; people usually just know where we are by word of mouth. Sometimes we sit on the stools out front when things are slow and watch the traffic go by. The rain makes the street messy, but we just keep the shutters half-down and continue with our business. It's a lot of routine, day in and day out, but it’s what we know. We aren't trying to change the world, just keeping the shop running and making sure the mawa is okay.