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Eating three paranthas in 50 minutes can make you win Rs 1 lakh
New Delhi : Can you gobble down three paranthas weighing two kg each in 50 minutes flat? If you think you can, head for the Tapasya Parantha Junction on the Rohtak-Delhi bypass, about 70 km from the national capital — and if you can fulfil the challenge you not only stand to win Rs 1 lakh but also free paranthas for life.
But, be warned: If you take up the challenge and fail, with each parantha costing Rs 400, you may have to fork out as much as Rs 1,200, depending on how much you have consumed.
“A lot of people are impressed by the challenge and the reward and give it a try. Many people try the challenge but fail to finish it,” Rakesh Gahlawat, co-owner of the Tapasya Parantha Junction along with his brother Mukesh Gahlawat, told .
“Our parantha is made in desi ghee, weighs around 2 kg each and is around two-and-a- half feet (30 inches) in diameter,” Rakesh pointed out.
The roadside eatery or dhaba, one of the many that dot highways in Haryana and Punjab, first threw its challenge around a decade back and only two people have been able to accomplish the feat so far. One of them ate four paranthas in 50 minutes.
“One winner was Maharaj Singh from Madhya Pradesh, who has visited the joint twice. The other one is Ashwini from Rohtak district itself, who comes often to enjoy the meal,” Mukesh pointed out.
Even though the Tapasya Parantha Junction’s boards and hoardings warn customers against being misled by other copycat dhabas offering a similar challenge, there are at least four eateries in the area which invite people for the parantha challenge.
At the Just Balaji Parantha House on the busy National Highway No. 10 near Sampla town, the challenge is to eat three paranthas in 100 minutes to get a cash reward of Rs 11,000.
The dhabas offer a wide variety of paranthas. At Tapasya Junction, at least 50 varieties of paranthas are on offer. The prices range, depending on the size — medium, full and extra-large — from Rs 180 to Rs 400 per parantha.
Paranthas are made from flour that is kneaded into dough. This is then flattened and stuffed with a variety of fillings — potatoes, onions, cauliflower or raddish. The Parantha is cooked on a “tava” (black top) with liberal amounts of ghee or oil.
“Besides the challenge, which some people take up, the paranthas here are an experience in itself due to their size. A big family can order an extra-large parantha and relish it. This is quite unique,” Kartik, a student from Delhi, who came here on hearing about the parantha challenge, said.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.