A humble request from @RaziaBoston (@RaziaMashkoor) to family and friends:
As the Quran wisely states, “You will never attain righteousness until you spend in charity from that which you love.” These words have resonated deeply with me, and I have found my love in cooking since childhood.
I recall, at the tender age of 6 or 7, I yearned to explore the kitchen but was restricted due to my small stature. Undeterred, I ventured to a neighbor’s house and successfully made my first #Roti. Hailing from a middle-class family in the historic city of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, known for Aligarh Muslim University and Lock factories, my neighbors were even less fortunate, with a family of 6/7 boys. The shape of the #roties mattered little to the mother; she was just delighted to have a helping hand. News of my culinary endeavors reached my mom, leading to my kitchen privileges being curtailed.
Despite this setback, my passion for cooking persisted. Upon finally receiving permission, I cooked every day—yes, every single day. My love for cooking only deepened over time. During my Master’s in Urdu, I found myself in the kitchen, making rotis in the scorching summer. When my paternal uncle visited, expecting to find my mom, he was astonished to see me, a literature master’s student, preparing rotis.
I share these anecdotes because they embody my lifelong love for cooking, a passion I am now determined to turn into a cause. Inspired by the idea during the pandemic, I took action, sharing food with those in need in Boston and India. The positive response encouraged me to extend this effort to my town, including Burlington, MA, Lexington, Billerica, and Woburn.
I am reaching out to seek your support. No, I am not asking for donations. Instead, I request you to consider purchasing food once a month from “Share My Kitchen.” This simple act will enable me to sustain this cause regularly. I am ready to cook for you; are you ready to buy and support this meaningful endeavor?
Restarting “Share My Kitchen”
Jan 4, 2024 (Book your food order every Tuesday. Pick up/drop off every Thursday in between 5:00pm to 7:30pm) (Tuesday Jan 2nd, 2024)
Family and friends who wanted to join the cause can order to every Monday & Pick up on Thursday or Friday
| Dishes | Large | Medium | Small |
| Chicken Biryani | $90 | $65 | $35 |
| Goat Biryani | $140 | $90 | $45 |
| Beef Pulao | $110 | $75 | $40 |
| Goat Qorma | $140 | $90 | $55 |
| Beef Qorma | $110 | $70 | $60 |
| Haleem (Beef) | $110 | $90 | $50 |
| Nihari / Beef Paya | $130 / $140 | $100 / $110 | $55 / $80 |
| Daal (all types) | $70 | $60 | $45 |
| Sabzis (all types) | $70 | $60 | $50 |
| Tandoori Chicken | $110 | $80 | $60 |
Start Buying your food from here……………………….
