10 Must-try street food in Delhi
Are you a food junkie?
Well, Delhi is also known as a foodie paradise and if you want to indulge in some lip-smacking and divine street food then you will get a zillion of options.
These street food stalls provide wages to a huge population of the city and it could be said that they bring life to the markets and pathways.
If you are in Delhi for a vacation, it can’t be complete unless you hit the streets and try out its rich cuisine.
Food in Delhi is a mix of various Indian and foreign cuisines, which turns out to be tongue-tickling.
So, let the food lover in you emancipate and try out this list of amazing food at well-known eateries.
Golgappe
This little ball of goodness filled with extraordinary chutney and tangy water is popular with different names in different parts of the country.
Delhi-ites know just the right way to enjoy it with the perfectly combined flavours, no other variants can beat it.
Most prominent among females who love to savour golgappe after spending a long day at shopping.
One must try the recent variation ‘Golgappa Shots’. This is an unconventional version of golgappe, where they infuse vodka in traditional golgappe.
Where to try: Local market in Chandni Chowk, Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar Market, Kamla Nagar market.
Chole Bhature
Delhi has a special place for chole bhature in its heart.
A Punjabi delicacy, chole bhature is a mix of earthy Indian spices with boiled chickpea mixed with tomatoes and onion, served with puffy and stuffed bhaturas.
While there must be a chole bhature wala in every lane of Delhi, some of them are a must-try.
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, Shyam bhature in Rohini Sec-3
Aloo Tikki
This crunchy and savoury snack is the most craved for during the rainy season.
The Tikki is served with hot aloo-chole ki sabzi, freshly chopped green chillies, coriander with a side of special green chutney.
DISCLAIMER- Your eyes are going to get teary with running nose, while you dive into this spicy treat.
Don’t forget to ask for that special masala to intensify the flavours.
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 Tikkiwala in Pitampura
Dahi Bhalle
This is a must to binge on a snack while you are roaming down the market streets.
Soft bhallas bathing in fresh curd, marinated with spicy chutneys and topped with dry fruits and pomegranate are made and served with love.
A type of chat which makes you forget your targets and deadlines for the moment you are finger-licking it.
Top it up with aloo bhujia namkeen to get the crunchy and crispy feeling.
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
Bhelpuri
It is a perfect bite to grab when the craving for zesty street food.
A tangy combination of sev, chidva and chopped vegetables with the fresh garnishing of coriander and spices.
This famous street food in Delhi is adorned with flavours loved by Delhi-ites.
This classic blend of Indian spices should be tried once by everyone.
Where to try: Connaught Place and Bhajan Lal’s Bhelpuri at Sunder Nagar, Imly hog market
Kulfi
The traditional Indian dessert introduced by grandfathers to their grandkids always has a cute story to reminisce along.
Made with dense cream and topped with saffron, kulfi is the finest summer soother.
Kulfi comes in more than 50 different flavours which will give you a hard time in choosing the right one.
So, dip your kulfi in the coarse mixture of rabri to notch up its awesomeness.
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.
Momos
Who hasn’t tried momos from the little street counter yet?
Well, momos are taking over Indian street food and are reaching to the top of the list.
Accompanied by the deadly chilli chutney, momos are a perfect balance of cream and spices.
From steamed to fried to tandoori, momos are a cheap and quick fix to your hunger pang.
Where to try: Bungalow Road, Kamla Nagar, QDs, WOW momos.
Chole Kulche
One can easily spot a small joint of chole kulche waala in every lane of Delhi.
The name itself is enough to boost the dinosaurs in your stomach.
This easily available inexpensive street food is a regular meal for factory workers, shopkeepers and college students.
Where to try: Near Tiptop market in Karol Bagh, and UPSC Bhawan, Lotan at Chawri Bazaar, Yadav’s Chole Kulche at Saket
Jalebi
Undoubtedly, most savoured dessert throughout India is Jalebi.
With naughty swirls, this delicious and juicy golden-brown crunchy dessert is known to add character to Indian weddings.
This is a perfect mood enhancer which tastes yummier with a dip in rabri.
Where to try: Jalebi wala in Chandni Chowk, Pandara Road, Bangla Sweets in CP, Jaleba Store in Chandni Chowk
Ram ladoo
Even though the name has the word ladoo attached to it, Ram ladoo is a tangy and savoury chaat served with chutney to die for.
The ladoos are basically round shaped balls made of moong and chana dal batter which are served with grated radish topping.
This mouth-watering snack makes for every foodie to fancy.
Where to try: Local vendors with carts at Central market, Janak Puri, Green Park, South-Ex I, Tilak Nagar, Rajaji Avantika.
Delhi is a city which is flooding with culture and heritage and the food on its streets provide the essence. Now that you have the list of food joints which are not meant to be missed out, plan out your weekend go-to already and treat your taste buds with amazing food to die for.
Make sure that your nose feels the food as much as your tongue.
As they say,” way to the heart is through the stomach”. So, pamper your heart by feeding your stomach the indulging Dilli street food.
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