17 Most Popular Indian Dishes and Recipes
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1. Chole Bhature
Trust me, only Delhi can provide you with the best chole bhature. The extra care and less soda put to make fluffy bhature make it the best street food in Delhi. And I am not going to share the secret ingredient we put in chole to make it more rich and appetizing. It’s the best street food in South Delhi for every foodie to try.
Tip: Ask for that special chutney to put in your chole
Where to try: Giani’s di Hatti in Chandni Chowk, Roshan’s at Karol Bagh, Sita Ram at Paharganj, Nand ke Chole Bhature in Sadar Bazaar, Baba Nagpal Corner in Lajpat Nagar and Chache di Hatti in DU
For hygiene lovers: Bikanervala at Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar, Dwarka and Shalimar Bagh and Kwality Restaurant in CP
2. Golgappe
Try this street food in Delhi and you will forget Mumbai’s pani-poori and Kolkata’s puchka. The other variations of golgappe simply can’t beat the flavor that Delhi has to offer.
Tip: Don’t forget to ask for that extra piece of papdi dipped in dahi and saunth to relieve your burning tongue.
Must Try: The ‘Pachranga’ variations of golgappa pani and the Vodka or Tequila Golgappe
Where to try: Local market in Chandni Chowk, Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar Market, CR Park, UPS Bhawan
For hygiene lovers: Try this at best food joints in Delhi like Haldirams, Om Sweets or Bikano
3. Poori Aloo
This is a very spicy and delectable Delhi cuisine. If you are in Delhi and haven’t tried this heavenly dish then you are missing out on something big. A must try for spice lovers!
Tip: Try the hot halwa with your poori aloo. Don’t forget to ask for extra sabzi :-P
Must Try: Try its other variation, bedmi poori with sabzi
Where to try: Chaina Ram in Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh Market, Tewari Sweets in Lajpat Nagar and Shyam Sweets at Chawri Bazaar
For hygiene lovers: Bikanervala, Haldiram’s, and Evergreen
4. Dahi Bhalle
You just can’t miss this delight of the street food in Delhi that we call dahi bhalla. The sweet curd and mix of sweet red and tangy green chutney on top of soaked dal vada, mmmmm…
Tip: Try the dahi bhalla with a sprinkle of aloo bhujia namkeen
Where to try: Natraj in Chandni Chowk, Atul Chaat Bhandar in Rajouri Market, Shyam Ji Corner at Old Delhi Road and Dahi Bhalla Corner at Karol Bagh
For hygiene lovers: Haldiram’s at Chandni Chowk, Subhash Nagar; Connaught Place and Kaleva sweets
5. Rolls
The Delhi version of these rolls will keep you on your toes no matter where you try them. Every Roll wala in Delhi has his own special ingredient to make this tasty goodness all the more delish.
Tip: Let go of the conventional tomato ketchup and try these rolls with chili sauce (commonly known as momos wali chutney in Delhi)
Where to try: Local joints in Kamla Nagar Market, Taste Drive at Rajouri Garden, Wah Ji Wah at Mayapuri, Nizam’s in CP, High On Rolls in Defence Colony
For hygiene lovers: New Friends Colony and Khan Market
6. Kachori With Sabzi
This Delhi street food will make you ask for more. Teary eyes and runny nose, all the while you enjoy this spicy treat. Add a dash of coriander and chilies, and you are set!
Tip: Ask for the special “masala” on top of your sabzi for an enhanced flavor. Also, try the stuffed Onion Kachori and Matar Kachori for added texture.
Where to try: Hanuman Mandir in CP, Jung Bahadur in Chandni Chowk Metro, Old Fort, Kamla Nagar Market, Baba Nagpal Corner in Lajpat Nagar, Sharma Kachoriwala in Pitampura
For hygiene lovers: Bikanervala in Shalimar Bagh, Haldiram at CP
7. Samose With Chole
This fried flavorsome preparation is a unique make of Delhi street food. I assure you that just one single bite of this deliciousness and it will become your first choice among junk fried food. If you’re looking for some best veg street food in Delhi, this is something you gotta try.
Tip: Add the green chili chutney on the top for added spiciness
Where to try: Tilak Munjal in Pitampura, Chandni Chowk eateries and Annapurna Sweets in CR Park
For hygiene lovers: Most of the Aggarwal’s serve samose with chole and Crispy Tokri at Kalkaji
8. Bishan Swaroop Chaat
This is health plus taste at its max. Nobody knew that fruits could be made so delicious with just a few minor additions. The divine taste of fruits mixed with chana toppings can make you healthy and wise. You don’t need to be wealthy to try this goodness ;-)
Tip: Try this special chaat with a glass of chilled lemon soda
Where to try: You will only get this food of Delhi in Chandni Chowk
For hygiene lovers: I guess fruits should be reason enough for you guys to smack on this
9. Kulfi
The dessert lovers will love this sweet savory. The granules of crushed dry fruits and thick texture of caramelized milk; now this is on top my list of cold desserts.
Tip: Dip your kulfi in the thick mixture of rabri to take its awesomeness to another level
Where to try: Roshan di Kulfi in Karol Bagh, Kuremal at Chawri Bazaar, Siya Ram Nannumal at Ajmeri Gate, Ravi Raj di Kulfi at Karol Bagh and Jain Kulfi Bhandar at Shahdara
For hygiene lovers: Every major food outlet in Delhi serves this sweetness
10. Aloo Chaat
Who doesn’t like aloo chaat? Please tell who doesn’t.
Tip: Add diced fruits to your aloo chaat to make it a complete meal for you
Where to try: taram Bazaar in Chandni Chowk, UPSC Bhawan, Nathu’s Sweet in Bengali Market, Prabhu Chaat Bhandar in Khan Market
For hygiene lovers: Haldiram’s, Bitto Tikki Wala at various outlets in Delhi and Shree Makhan at Janakpuri
11. Ram Ladoo
These fried dal pakoras or ram ladoos are to die for. The crispiness of radish and tanginess of chutney with these fried dollops make for every foodie’s fancy.
Tip: Try the Bhuni Mirch and Mirchi Bhonda with this.
Where to try: Local vendors with carts at Central market, Janak Puri, Green Park, South-Ex I, Tilak Nagar
For hygiene lovers: Evergreen and UPSC Bhawan
12. Aloo Tikki
One of the good street food in Delhi is its famous aloo tikki. You just can’t forgo this flavor assault and then regret later. For the sanity of your inner foodie, you just have to try this.
Tip: Add a healthy dose of dahi on top of your tikki to make it more delectable
Where to try: Natraj in Chandni Chowk, Atul Chaat Corner in Rajouri Garden, Ranjeet Tikki Wala at Janak Puri
For hygiene lovers: Bikanervala, Aggarwal’s and UPSC Bhawan and Bitto Tikki Wala at NSP
One of the good street food in Delhi is its famous aloo tikki. You just can’t forgo this flavor assault and then regret later. For the sanity of your inner foodie, you just have to try this.
Tip: Add a healthy dose of dahi on top of your tikki to make it more delectable
Where to try: Natraj in Chandni Chowk, Atul Chaat Corner in Rajouri Garden, Ranjeet Tikki Wala at Janak Puri
For hygiene lovers: Bikanervala, Aggarwal’s and UPSC Bhawan and Bitto Tikki Wala at NSP
13. Parathe
The most preferred breakfast of Delhi can be eaten at any time, nowadays. A healthy splash of butter and extravagant stuffing in the paratha makes it the best street food in Delhi
Tip: Try the special Egg Paratha and Pizza Paratha here and don’t forget about the deep fried paratha at Parathe Wali Gali
Where to try: Parathe Wali Gali, Moolchand ke Parathe, Not Just Parathas at Rajouri Garden and Kakke di Hatti at Fatehpuri
For hygiene lovers: Om Sweets and Kakke di Hatti in Karol Bagh
14. Multani Moth Kachori
A combination of rice, lentils, onion rings and kachori, this Delhi cuisine is a must try. The assault of hidden flavors on your tongue will leave you speechless.
Tip: Add a zest of lemon to the savory to make it more flavorsome
Where to try: Chandni Chowk and Moth Kachori Bhandar in Paharganj
For hygiene lovers: Prince ki special Multani Moth Kachori at Uttam Nagar
15. Jalebi
Available in best street food places in Delhi, this sugary sweetness is a key to every Delhites’ heart. I don’t know about you but Jalebi can always enhance my mood. If you’re looking for some sweet street food in Delhi at night during, this is a must-try food for you.
Tip: Enhance your experience with a dollop of rabri on the top of jalebi
Where to try: Jalebi wala in Chandni Chowk, Pandara Road, Bangla Sweets in CP, Jaleba Store in Chandni Chowk
For hygiene lovers: Om sweets and Gulabs
16. Pakode
You’d give a damn about dieting if you have a plate full of these enticing pakoras. This best street food in Delhi can make your dull evenings spicy and sad monsoons happy.
Tip: Enjoy your pakoras with a cup of hot chai
Where to try: Nairoji Nagar, Kamla Nagar, Sarojni Nagar, Gol Market, UPSC Building
For hygiene lovers: Bikanervala, Om Sweets and Evergreen
17. Chole Kulche
This easily available famous street food in Delhi is a favorite among Delhites.
Tip: Just ask the bhaiya to add extra onions to your chole to make it crispier
Where to try: Near Tiptop market in Karol Bagh, and UPSC Bhawan, Lotan at Chawri Bazaar, Yadav’s Chole Kulche at Saket
For hygiene lovers: Om Sweets and Haldiram’s
