Chatpata Chandni Chowk

Tripoto
17th Dec 2014
Photo of Chatpata Chandni Chowk 1/7 by Ayandrali Dutta
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Purani Dilli, or Old Dilli as we know it, is the place when it comes to trying something Chatpata, theekha or meetha.  Be it the curious, to food lovers, to food historians to the connoisseurs, this place enchants one and all! The bylanes of Old Dilli have some real food treasures to intimidate you. The world famous Paranthe Wali Gali to Natraj Bhalla Corner till you reach Karim’s this place is food lovers delight as it takes you to a gastronomical trip. The experience might leave you with a few extra pounds.

Serving for the past 80 years, these golden-coloured juicy rings fried in home made ghee and dipped in khand. The taste hasn’t changed for generations.
Photo of Old Famous Jalebi Wala by Ayandrali Dutta
This shop in Paranthe Wali Gali is a no miss. He has some unique food on offer: exotic 16-layer paranthas, banana nimbu parathas, papad parathas and even karela parathas
Photo of Kanhaiya Lal Durga Prasad Dixit Paranthe Wala by Ayandrali Dutta
For some of the most awesome dahi bhalle in town. The tikkis – made of mashed potatoes – are stuffed with dry fruits or seasoned dals
Photo of Natraj Dahi Bhalla Corner by Ayandrali Dutta
Photo of Natraj Dahi Bhalla Corner by Ayandrali Dutta
With more than 50 kulfi varieties including exotic ones like phalsa, cheeko, green/ripe mangoes and jamun this is Delhi’s age old identity in itself.
Photo of Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale by Ayandrali Dutta
More than a century old, they boast of being boasts of being the pioneers of Karachi Halwai. they are also known for their lip-smacking bedmi poori with aloo ki sabzi
Photo of Chaina Ram Sindhi Halwai by Ayandrali Dutta
All Mughlai food lovers swear by there name. This place is meat-lovers paradise. Al-Jawahar’s all about nihari, mutton burra while Karim specializes in mutton korma and kebabs.
Photo of Karim’s and Al Jawahar by Ayandrali Dutta