{"id":51537,"date":"2015-11-29T09:30:25","date_gmt":"2015-11-29T04:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=51537"},"modified":"2018-05-19T17:19:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-19T11:49:51","slug":"delhi-street-food-a-gastronomes-delight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/cities\/delhi-street-food-a-gastronomes-delight","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Street Food: A Gastronome’s Delight"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Delhi<\/a> has a colourful history of a city that has evolved with time. It has always fascinated rulers and travellers alike, and interest in this heritage city resulted in a confluence of culture, music, religion, art and most of all, culinary traditions.<\/p>\n

From the days of the Mughal era, street food has been a way of life and the locals have not only relished but contributed to its evolution. If you are a traveller visiting Delhi for the first time, then experiencing its history, music, art, architecture and culture would not be complete without traversing the narrow by-lanes of Old Delhi in search of culinary utopia hidden within its maze of narrow streets.<\/p>\n

Shiv Misthan Bhandar, Kucha Ghasi Ram, Chandni Chowk<\/strong><\/p>\n

The experience of food on the streets of old Delhi starts early and one can\u2019t miss out on a visit to Shiv Misthan Bhandar to gorge on their fresh and mildly crisp Bedmi Puris, fried for just that right puff and off it comes onto the plate and served with some mouth-watering \u2018aloo ki sabzi\u2019. For those with a sweet tooth, there is traditional breakfast of Puris served with \u2018Sooji ka Halwa\u2019, which is prepared in \u2018Shudh Ghee\u2019.<\/p>\n

To finish off, you have a choice of savouring some of the most heavenly \u2018Jalebis\u2019 or gulp down Delhi\u2019s all-time favourite thick and creamy \u2018Lassi\u2019. They also have a wide variety of traditional Delhi sweets like Karachi Halwa, Nagori Halwa and of course, the soft \u2018Motichoor Ladoo\u2019.<\/p>\n

Khan Omelette Corner, Katra Bariyan-Naya Bans Corner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its only on the streets of Delhi could one possibly discover an innovative rendition of a perfectly spiced egg omelette, all complete with salt, pepper, chat masala, red chili powder, sliced green chili along with some aromatic and fresh coriander leaves, all blended into a crispy fried Indian bread called \u2018Paratha\u2019. Khan serves his special \u2018Omelette Paratha\u2019 with traditional mango pickle, which can be a perfect way to start the day or had anytime as an all-day snack.<\/p>\n

Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala, Maliwara, Jogiwari, Chandni Chowk<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the above is too heavy for you early in the day, then check out some of the best spiced Kachori in Delhi, another all-day snack. The shop has built its reputation on its \u2018Pyaaz Kachori\u2019, \u2018Matar Kachori\u2019 and \u2018Dal Kachori\u2019, with \u2018Dry Fruit Kachori\u2019 standing out as his signature specialty. The shop remains popular with visitors and locals throughout the day and one can see many a visitor carrying bags of Kachori home.<\/p>\n

Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Paharganj<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Chola Bhatura\u2019 is to Delhi what \u2018Masala Dosa\u2019 is to Chennai. It\u2019s a lifeline for the die-hard street food lover. And no one makes it better than Pran Kohli, whose family has turned this iconic dish into Delhi\u2019s most sought after. The \u2018Chola\u2019 or chickpeas are specially prepared with select fresh spices and served with a dash of potatoes, pickled carrots and tangy tamarind chutney, again a formula developed by his family and passed on through generations. The \u2018Bhatura\u2019 is specially blended with cottage cheese or \u2018Paneer\u2019 and fried to just the right crisp, while retaining its inherent softness. People throng his shop all day and locals never seem to tire of the delectable dish.<\/p>\n

Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar, Chandni Chowk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delhi\u2019s three most popular street food is Chola Bhatura, Chaat and Gol Gappa. If Sita Ram Diwan Chand has made its name around Chola Bhatura, then Shree Balaji stands out for its all-time favourite \u2018Chaat\u2019 and \u2018Gol Gappas\u2019, both not-to-miss items, if one happens to be visiting Chandni Chowk area.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Chaat\u2019 is a speciality here, prepared with a blend of crispy papri, boiled and mashed lentil cakes called \u2018Bhalla\u2019, and covered with a blend of mild creamy yogurt, tamarind sweet & sour sauce, coriander chutney, and topped with a pinch of salt, red chili powder and specially prepared chaat masala. The result is a mouthwatering cauldron of heavenly experience. Street food in Delhi can\u2019t get any better!<\/p>\n

The \u2018Gol Gappa\u2019, also known as \u2018Paani Puri\u2019, stands out for its simplicity and not-too-heavy-on-the-stomach snack that one can gulp down at any time of the day. Small puffed balls made out of atta or suji, are lightly stuffed with a concoction of small lightly fried or boiled potatoes, boiled chick peas, tamarind and coriander chutney and dipped into a water-based highly spiced concoction, served rapidly, quite literally, from hand to mouth. The rapid pace of serving makes the experience unforgettable, perhaps with the odd tear in the eye, thanks to the blended spice, which leaves one a tad breathless but craving more. That\u2019s Delhi\u2019s Gol Gappa for you!<\/p>\n

Lala Duli Chand Naresh Gupta, Sitaram Bazaar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delhi\u2019s \u2018Kulfi\u2019 has been around for ages as its very own local iced dessert. It\u2019s made from full cream milk and frozen in plastic moulds overnight. The Kulfi is scooped out and served with or without a handful of sweet noodles called \u2018falooda\u2019 and a dash of rose or saffron essence sprinkled over it. No makes it better than Lala Duli Chand Naresh Chand and one gets to choose from a wide variety of flavours from kewda, mango, rose, tamarind or aam papad. This would perhaps be amongst the few places in Delhi to offer such a large variety of Kulfi flavours.<\/p>\n

Karim\u2019s, Gali Kabian, Jama Masjid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Karim\u2019s holds the flag for Mughlai food and is seen as an institution. Established by chefs who served in the Emperor\u2019s kitchen, Karim\u2019s has built its reputation over its unique range of recipes spread across mutton and chicken based dishes, and include \u2018Nahari Mutton\u2019, \u2018Jahangiri Mutton Korma\u2019, \u2018Mutton stew\u2019, \u2018Mutton Pasanda\u2019, \u2018Burrah\u2019 kebabs, \u2018Sheekh\u2019 and \u2018Shami\u2019 kebabs, \u2018Mutton\u2019 and \u2018Chicken Biryani\u2019, are all a foodie\u2019s must-haves!<\/p>\n

While Karim\u2019s cannot really be classified anymore as a street food, the Jama Masjid area has enough non-vegetarian options for a die-hard foodie on an empty stomach to discover and experience.<\/p>\n

Tibetan Monastery, ISBT <\/strong><\/p>\n

Try out some of the best in Tibetan street food which includes Thukpa and Momo, besides a range of noodles made the Tibetan way. Cheap on the pocket but long on experience, a visit to \u2018Tib Dhabs\u2019, as many still call it, is a must visit in Delhi.<\/p>\n

Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nStreet Food OF Delhi<\/a>
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\nStreet Food \u2013 The love of a True Foodie!<\/a>
\nFive most popular Street Foods of India<\/a>
\nTop 10 Best Cities for Street Food in India<\/a>
\nDosa \u2013 The Home Food Which Is a Success on Streets too<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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