Ansar Roti Wale

We’ve been here at F-19/15 in Joga Bai Extension for a while now. Most days start pretty early because the tandoor takes time to get hot enough. It’s a bit of a routine, really. You get the flour ready, mix it up, and then wait for people to start walking by on Okhla Road. It’s a busy spot, especially when the sun goes down and everyone is heading home from work. We aren't doing anything fancy here. It is just about making rotis that people can eat with their dinner. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded in the small space, and the heat from the ovens can be a lot during the summer months. We just keep at it because people need their bread. My hands are usually covered in white dust by noon. It’s hard work, standing there for hours, but you get used to the rhythm of it. We see the same faces every day, which is nice. You learn who likes their roti a bit crispier and who wants it soft. We don't have a big sign or anything. Most people just know where we are because they live around Nafeesh Road. It’s just us doing what we do every single day. There isn't much more to it than that. We just try to get the stacks of rotis done before the evening rush hits. It’s a simple life.