26-year old Basit Ahmad is the 6th generation of Shaitan Wazas, the well known wazas (chefs) of the valley who have been making wazwan since the last few centuries in the valley.

The shop Wazwan Ziyafat located in Fateh Kadal area of old city/downtown is famous for making varieties of pickles – both non-veg and veg.

Apart from being a renowned waza, Basit alias Basu, is famous in the valley for making wazwan pickle which includes kebab, rista, chicken, and lahabi kabab, and carrot chicken pickles.