The taste of street food

01/10/2017

19/01/2016

As we cling onto the last few cool days here, it’s a perfect time to take a leisurely wander around Old Delhi and enjoy some some of the winter specialities that are still available.

One of the never-ending delights of walking in Old Delhi is coming across the tiny markets within markets, the little lanes devoted to one commodity. This winter I discovered a market tucked away in Kothi Shri Mandir near the Khari Baoli spice market and devoted almost entirely to Chikki – a type of nut brittle made from jaggery in the winter months.

Kothi Shri Mandir is so narrow there is hardly any daylight and it almost feels like walking through a secret underground passageway where your path is lit on either side by piles of magical sugar.

15/01/2016

15/01/2016

05/12/2015

05/12/2015

"MOMOS FROM DILLI HAAT"

Dilli haat is a busy swarm of activity. Sure, it's known for its Indian handicrafts and interesting little bric-a-brac and trinkets. But if you're a foodie, we say you gun straight for the Manipur stall and order yourself a plate of steamed momos without even bothering to take a look at the paper menus littering the table-tops. Moist, succulent and full of flavour, a plate comes generously stacked with 8 big pieces served alongside a broth and pickled vegetables. Add to that a generous smear of the red hot chilli paste and you've got yourself a meal

05/12/2015

Hazari Lal Jain Khurchan Wale

The word 'khurchan' mean leftover scrap.The unique sweet that they serve here is only made with milk. A sticky sweet, khurchan is easy to make. Boil the milk, scrape of the leftovers from the karahi and sprinkle with powdered sugar and pistachios.Bite into the soft, gooey texture and you're in heaven. This small establishment was set up about 90 years ago by Gauri Shankar Jain, an immigrant Uttar Pradesh. He named the shop after his son, Hazari Lal.

Address: 2225, Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, +91 11 2325 3992, +91 9891 696 163

05/12/2015

Shiv Mishthan Bhandar

Your day starts here with the classic Old Delhi breakfast - bedmi-aloo. Crisp, puffy puris served with curried potatoes can make your day. Another morning staple that you can try here is the Nagori-Halwa, crisp puris served with suji ka halwa. Wash it all down with a chilled glass of lassi. Finish your meal with some crackling jalebis which are not too sweet, just perfect and are also my personal favourite.

Address: Shiv Mishthan Bhandar, 375, Kucha Ghasi Ram,Chandni Chowk

05/12/2015

"MOTI MAHAL CHICKEN"
This is where it all began. The legendary butter chicken was born out of serendipity in the kitchen. The restaurant was originally known for its Tandoori Chicken. These were preserved in marinade trays by adding butter and tomato. When tandoor-cooked chicken chunks were tossed in this sauce, it led to the creation of buttery, creamy goodness that often leaves us licking our fingers.

Address - 3703, Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj, Near Golcha Cinema

04/12/2015