Bringing the goodness of the authentic pot lassi (kulhad) lassi to
Vizag, Devi and her husband Srinu, offer a variety of drinks. Recalling
their trials, tribulations, and little triumphs, Srinu, the famous pot
lassi maker in Vizag, shares their story. The
34-year-old lassi maker, Srinu, and his wife had started ‘Sri Lakshmi
Lassi Centre’ eight years ago. Looking back at their journey, Srinu
says, “Back in 2009, I learnt about lassi making in Maharashtra.
Finally, in 2013, we went ahead and set up our stall. We struggled
initially for a couple of years. Owing to the quality of our lassi, our
business stabilised gradually. Now, we have customers coming to our
lassi centre from afar,” he smiles. It’s the friendship, he says, that
he shares with his customers that helped his business grow. Listing
out their menu, he shares, “From Banaras special jaggery lassi to
Maharashtra’s very own Rose Vanilla, we serve many delicious drinks. Our
hot-seller is the classic Matka Dryfruit lassi.” Though there are many
lassi makers in the market, it is the couple’s vision to offer lassi
drinks in kulhads that sets them apart from the rest of the vendors. Talking
further about the reason behind this eco-friendly initiative, the
famous pot lassi maker in Vizag says, “In order to minimise the usage of
plastic, we got mud glasses on board. Our clients relish drinking lassi
in authentic kulhads. We also encourage them to take their glasses home
to promote eco-friendly alternatives.” These eco-friendly lassi
makers haven’t stopped here yet. Taking their business onto the
internet, they upload lassi making videos on YouTube. “All you have to
do is type ‘Visakhapatnam pot lassi’. You will find our videos. To reach
out to us, search for ‘Sri Lakshmi Lassi Centre’ on Google,” the
34-year-old informs. On average, they make Rs 800/- per day. When
asked if the earnings are enough to take care of his family, Srinu
shares that he has also taken up a part-time job as a driver to make the
ends meet. “Now that I juggle between jobs, my wife looks after the
‘Sri Lakshmi Lassi Centre’. She single-handedly runs our business. She’s
setting a wonderful example for our daughters. I’m extremely proud of
what she does,” he adds. During this interaction, his wife, standing by
his side, smiles at him, silently thanking him for his support. Location: Opposite Kamat Hotel, Beach Road, Lawson’s Bay Colony, Vizag Contact: 8309797447 |
