Delhi woman asks food vendor how much he earns daily, she wasn't ready for his answer

A Delhi woman asked a food vendor how much he earned a day selling chole kulches and Maggi. His answer prompted online discussion about strong street food sales and the hardships behind them.Delhi woman asks food vendor how much he earns daily, she wasn't ready for his answer (Photos: @bykomal_raw/Instagram)A conversation with a chole kulche vendor in Delhi left a food content creator surprised after he revealed how much he earns from his roadside stall every day.Komal Negi, a content creator who regularly shares videos of her food discoveries across Delhi, shared the interaction on her Instagram account.In the video, Negi was seen standing near the vendor's stall as he prepared food, warming up kulchas on the stove while serving customers. During their conversation, she asked him about his earnings, and he revealed that he makes around Rs 5,000 a day by selling items like Maggi and chole kulche.Based on his daily income, the vendor's earnings could amount to around Rs 1.5 lakh per month. Reacting to the figure, Negi appeared surprised and then jokingly asked him how much he thought she earned. However, she quickly changed her mind and said she did not want to reveal her income. She then pointed towards the space beside his stall and jokingly asked whether the spot was available, suggesting that she could also start her own food cart and earn through street food.Watch the video here: The video sparked a discussion among viewers, with many pointing out that while roadside businesses can generate good earnings, they also come with their own challenges.Several users said that running a food stall requires standing outdoors for long hours, dealing with changing weather conditions and handling practical difficulties such as permissions and harassment.Others joked that they too might consider setting up a street food stall after hearing about the vendor's income.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Jul 21, 2026 18:12 IST