Eat Like A Local- Delicious In Delhi

We all know “ food is the secret ingredient that binds us all together” and if you ask a delhite, what are the two things they madly love about the city, their answer would be first its rich historical culture and second its delish food. What else can be perfect than intimately romancing with food in a complete new place. Although Delhi has a variety of fancy restaurants and cafes, it is best if you can discover the local cuisine by following the local crowds into the nondescript lanes. A lot has been said and written about the capital of the country and its food, and is justifiably true. People love the city especially due to the mouth-watering cuisine, furthermore to that it tremendously loves sharing its food with those who savour all delicious delicacies.

Delhi is all about the amalgamation of traditions and cultures, it takes the best from other cities and makes them its own. So, without being historical about its cradle,

here is a list of 4 Famous Dishes of Delhi mentioned down below that you absolutely must try.

• Nihari

Once you enter Old Delhi and begin to walk into the serpentine lanes, you just can’t resist the aroma of one of the region’s signature delicacies, the Nihari. This spicy, rich broth of slow cooked meat is served preferably alongside khameeri rotis and hot tandoori rotis. This cuisine was once used to be a favourite within the royal families, who used to feast on it in the mornings. Today it serves as the ideal nourishment for coolies, rickshaw pullers, labourers and so forth to kick start their day.
Where can one try this dish? Bara Hindu Rao area; Karim’s near Jama Masjid.

• Butter Chicken

Here’s an intriguing story behind the provenance of one of the most gratifying dishes worldwide. It originated in 1950 near a neighbourhood skirting the walled city, Daryaganj, at a restaurant named Moti Mahal, well famous for its tandoori chicken, the cooks there accidentally tossed the sauce consisting of tomato, butter, and chicken juices along with tandoori chicken pieces; the rest is history. Today, the dish can be seen in almost every non-vegetarian restaurant and dhabas and is best savoured with naan or rice.
Where can one try this dish? Moti Mahal, Daryaganj; Havemore, Pandara Road.

• Kebabs

These kebabs are exquisitely delicious and whoever thinks that grilled chunks of meat or fish marinated in aromatic Indian spices cannot give you enough joy should reconsider their thoughts again. Delhiites are forever in debt to the Mughals because of some impressive works they did back then and kebabs are one of them. Whether it is Kebabs being delivered to food stalls and fine dining restaurants across the city or to your car, a quintessentially Delhi experience, don’t forget to try this popular dish and you will be hooked forever.

• Chole Bhature

Here’s a small piece of advice: whenever you head out to savour this outstandingly delicious dish, go with an empty stomach. This cuisine comes under the most popular punjabi dishes and is definitely on everybody’s top priority list. It is rich, spicy and super heavy, so don’t be surprised if you find this dish in the breakfast menu across the capital. The most interesting part is you don’t have to look around to find this dish, it is available in almost all food joints, be it local joints or fancy restaurants, given its popularity with delhiites. It is generally accompanied with mouth watering Lassi.
Where can one try this dish? Sitaram Diwan Chand, Paharganj; Chache Di Hatti Kamla Nagar.

Over To You:
If you are in Delhi or planning a trip, don’t forget to eat like a local. Do try these mouth-watering masterpieces there and cherish your trip with your loved ones.