A lifetime of love and tradition in every bite, Nayana Mehta launches Maami's Munchies at 66
At the age of 66, Nayana Mehta, a talented home cook, decided to start her own business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic! Across the country, she runs Maami's Munchies from her home. Have you ever discussed your mother's dreams and aspirations with her? Many mothers, who nurtured our ambitions, often put their own dreams aside due to societal constraints. Take Nayana Mehta, for instance. Born in the 1950s in Mumbai, she pursued a science degree but eventually married and focused on raising her three children. Despite dedicating herself to her family, cooking became her source of joy from the age of 13. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as restaurants closed and demand for home-cooked food grew, Nayana seized the opportunity to share her passion. At 66, she launched ‘Maami’s Munchies’, offering snacks, pickles, sweets, and food boxes. Since then, she has delighted over 2,000 customers, with the support of her children, Anjali, Purvi, and Harshal. As Diwali approaches, at 70, N...
