DELHI FAMOUS FOODS 1. Paranthas Paranthas are definitely on the top of the list when it comes to my favourite food in Delhi. Choose from a plain one or select a stuffing of your choice - potatoes, cauliflower, radish, eggs, keema, bananas or even last night’s left over dal - the options are galore. 2. Chaat If there is one thing that keeps the Delhi food scene ticking it’s the Street Food. With a variety that is unmatched, eating on the streets of Delhi is a crash course in the history and culture of the place.
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DELHI FAMOUS FOODS
1. Paranthas
Paranthas are definitely on the top of the list when it comes to my favourite food in
Delhi. Choose from a plain one or select a stuffing of your choice - potatoes, cauliflower,
radish, eggs, keema, bananas or even last night’s left over dal - the options are galore.
2. Chaat
If there is one thing that keeps the Delhi food scene ticking it’s the Street Food. With a
variety that is unmatched, eating on the streets of Delhi is a crash course in the history
and culture of the place.
3. Butter Chicken
Here’s an interesting story about the origin of one of the most gratifying dishes on this
planet. It originated in the 1950s in Moti Mahal Restaurant, Daryaganj,
a neighbourhood skirting the Walled City. Known for its Tandoori Chicken, the cooks
there accidentally tossed the sauce consisting of butter, tomato and chicken juices
with tandoori chicken pieces; the rest is history. Today, this dish can be found in almost
every non-vegetarian restaurant and highway dhabas and is best enjoyed with rice
or naan.
4. Kebabs
Whoever thought grilled chunks of meat or fish marinated in aromatic Indian spices
couldn’t give you joy should think again. While we Delhiites have a lot to be thankful for
to the Mughals, Kebabs are one of them.
5. Chole Bhature
This dish is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. Rich, spicy and heavy, this is one of the
most popular Punjabi dishes and is definitely on my list of top 10 must-try dishes
in Delhi. Don’t be surprised if you find it on the breakfast menu of restaurants across the
capital. It is generally accompanied with Lassi.
6. Biryani
A favourite of the Mughal Emperors, the Biryani has stood the test of time and is today
enjoyed all over India. This poultry or meat based dish is prepared in an earthen pot and
the lid is sealed with dough so that the spices, flavours and aromas are soaked in.
7. Nihari
As you enter Old Delhi and walk into the serpentine lanes, you can’t help but be drawn to
the aroma of one of the region’s signature delicacies, the Nihari. This rich, spicy broth of
slow cooked meat is served alongside hot tandoori rotis or preferably khameeri rotis. The
dish was a favourite within the royal families, who used to feast on it in the mornings.
8. Rolls
From Kolkata, where the original Kathi roll recipe was developed, but Delhi has its own
delicious variants. From street stalls offering a variety of rolls, to supermarkets stocking
up on frozen options and even the posh Delhi restaurants, Kathi rolls are a befitting food
option for busy Delhiites on the go.
9. Momos
This one bags the prize for being one of the most popular snacks, be it in office
complexes, birthdays or even cocktail parties. It is not uncommon to find vendors
outside almost every office building, housing area and market place selling Momos.
These tasty dumplings are available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and
are enjoyed with the fiery-red sauce.
10. Desserts
You are probably familiar with this line used across all Delhi households “Khaane
ke baad kuch meetha ho jaye” (“Let’s eat something sweet after a meal”). With the
extensive variety of desserts offered in the capital, it is hard to say no. From the piping-
hot Jalebis and lip-smacking Rabri Falooda, to innovative Kulfis in flavours like Custard
Apple, Tamarind and Aam Papad, the delicious Motichoor Ladoo made from
