Delhi Largest Free Eatery

Meaning of Langar

• Langar is the term used in the Sikh religion or in Punjab in general for common kitchen/canteen where food is served in Gurdwara to all the visitors (without distinction of background) for free. At the langar, only vegetarian food is served, to ensure that all people, regardless of their dietary restrictions, can eat as equals. Langar is open to Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

Story Behind Langar

• When the first Sikh guru, Nanak Dev, attained manhood, his father gave him 20 rupees and sent him on a trading expedition, impressing upon him that a good bargain makes for a good profit.

• On his way to buy merchandise, he met a group of Sadhus living in a jungle. Nanak noticed the emaciated condition of the naked holy men and decided that the most profitable transaction he could make with his father's money would be to feed and clothe them.

• When he returned home empty handed, his father punished him. Insisting that true profit is to be had in selfless service, Guru Nanak established the principal of langar.

BanglaSahib

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru Har Krishan. It is situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi.

Thali Served at Gurudwara

Warehouse

Dough Mixing

• The first and foremost step in making chapattis is to mix the dough. Gurudwara is using modern technology in making food. Dough is mixed by Dough mixer. 50kg of Dough can be mixed in one time

Specification Of Dough MixerClock-wise , Anti clock wise running

50kg flour mixing

#304 Stainless Steel

Double motor for double speed

Slow Mixing for Strong Flour

Manual button controller optional

60% or higher water absorption for cost and labor efficiencyAdvanced circuit design with overload and phase protection for long equipment life Outer packing:SHM-120:Dimensions: 1,110 x 710 x 1,060mm

Specification of Chapatti makerHeight Approx 1500mm

Width Approx 1500mm

Length Approx 1250mm

Weight Approx 250 kg

Capacity Approx 1500chapatti/hr.

Wt. of Chapatti 25gm to 45gm

Thickness of Chapatti

1.5 to 2.5mm

Size of Chapatti 4.5 to 6.5 inches

Colour of Chapatti Light Brown

Appearance Soft and puffed layer

Gas Consumption 1.25 to 1.75 kg/hr.

Electricity Single phase 1.50kW

Process of Chapatti Making

• In BanglaShaib daily 30,000-50,000 people are served. In Normal Routine it would be a Herculean Task but for Sevadars who work here do it easily so let us see how These Sevadars do it.

• Number of Chapattis prepared in 1 day: 50,000-70,000

Tawa RotiChapatti maker would make the dough balls in round pancake form and after that these pancakes are to be cooked on the TAWA and these pancakes will be cooked until blisters appears on the bread.

Sabzi makingEvery Plate needs a Dish to enjoy the delicacy. The Following are the stats:

•450 Kilos of vegetable cooked during one meal.

• 5 to 6 Kilos of spices used in one meal.

•Vegetables are purchased fresh on the same day.

•It is transported by a truck owned by Gurudwara.

DishwasherSuch a colossal organization has to maintain a huge inventory of dishes in order too serve numerous people. With a capacity of 7000 utensils it needs to be washed and stored. For that the Gurudwara has a dishwasher which is:

•Bought from Germany Costing Rs. 25 Lac

•It washes 2000 dishes per hour •Requires low maintenance and is easy to operate.