Street Food in Delhi
Delhi-ites love and appetite for food have made Delhi the food capital of India. There are few food joints in the bylanes of Old Delhi, which have still preserved the authentic taste and flavors of the dishes they serve. Here is the list of most renowned food joints in Old Delhi which offers delicious and mouthwatering street food:
- Natraj Dahi Bhalla
If you have travelled through metro to Chandni Chowk, then you must have seen Natraj Dahi Bhalla. The place is located near Bhai Mati Das Chowk at the turning to metro station. They include only two items in their menu – Dahi Bhalla and Aloo Tikki. The place is known for the spongy Dahi Bhalla, which are one of its kind. They sprinkle special secret masala on the Dahi Bhallas, which makes them taste awesome and different. Prices are minimal and the service is very prompt. It’s an extremely frequented place by shoppers to devour one of the best Dahi Bhallas in Delhi.
- Khemchand Adesh Kumar’s Daulat ki Chaat
If you thinking of potatoes, chutneys, and spices, after hearing the word chat! Let me tell you that Daulat Ki Chaat is a sweet dish. It is a creamy froth of churned saffron infused milk usually prepared in cold weather because it will break down and lose its texture in hot weather. You can find this dish in different states of India by different names. In Lucknow, it is known as nimish, in Banaras it is malaiyo and in Kanpur, malai makhan. You can experience this foamy and divine dish which just melts on your tongue, in Rs.50. But trust me; you won’t be satisfied with only one portion.
Street Food in Delhi
- Old Famous Jalebi Wala
This little shop at the starting of Kinari bazar, handni Chowk serves super big jalebis or you call them jalebas after looking at their size. These mouth melting jalebis are cooked in home-made desi ghee over a coal-fire, which makes them different from the rest. The soft and juicy jalebis are topped with delicious rabri. You will have to relish these amazing jalebis while standing, as there is no place to sit in that shop.
- Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala
If you love spicy food then this is the place to eat. It is a small shop in Old Delhi which serves incredible kachori with aloo ki sabzi. Kachoris are fluffy and soft and aloo ki sabzi served along is tangy in taste. The whole combination of kachori with aloo ki sabzi topped with kachalu ki chutney is awesome. The place is usually crowded and you might have to wait in a queue for 10-15 mins. Single kachori costs Rs.20 and double costs Rs.35.
- Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar and Bishan Swaroop for Chaat
Also known as Radha Swamy Chaat Bandhar, is one of the oldest eateries in Chandni Chowk. The place is highly popular amongst the locals. The place has preserved its traditional flavors till date, which is difficult to find anywhere else. The serve different varieties of chaat such as papri chaat, fruit chaat and aloo Kulla (scooped boiled potato filled with chickpeas and spices), gobhi-matar samosas along with kachaalu chutney. Enjoy these mouthwatering delicacies at a very reasonable price.