Best Street Foods You Must Have In Delhi
The rich diversity of Delhi has attracted people from across the globe to this metropolis. From the splendid heritage sites to lip-smacking street food and impressive shopping places, the city delights its visitors with a blend of contemporary and ancient cultures.
The culinary delights of the city will amaze both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian people equally. The incredible variety, rich taste and flavourful dishes have etched a special place in the hearts of the residents and tourists alike.
The Ultimate Street Food in Delhi
The eateries on the streets of Delhi are always bustling with crowds of people of all ages from different walks of life. If you want to explore the rich diversity – historical, social or cultural, the street foods in Delhi will give you a glimpse of it and enlighten you in all the different ways.
The street food items in Delhi have something to offer to suit your palette. From the luscious Daulat ki Chaat, creamy Kulfi to spicy chaat and succulent kebabs, these iconic street food items found in every nook and corner of the city at pocket-friendly prices will delight your taste buds.
Here’s our pick of some of the best street food items in Delhi:
1. Daulat ki Chaat
The luscious Daulat ki Chaat is a rare gem on the streets of Delhi. Although this creamy and sweet dish is mostly prepared during the winter season, it rules the hearts of the visitors and locals alike.
This sublime sweet dish is prepared in the cold nights, which takes about six hours of preparation time, and served in the morning. Daulat ki Chaat is an airy and frothy milk-based dish that just melts in your mouth. This is a highly recommended Delhi street food item that you must taste at least once in your lifetime.
Khemchand Daulat ki Chaat at Chandni Chowk is an iconic dessert shop in Delhi that serves some divine Daulat ki Chaat.
- Cost: ₹ 50 per plate
2. Aloo Tikki
Any visit to Delhi is incomplete without relishing the famous Aloo Tikki! A crispy crust and tender flavourful filling make for a perfect tikki. The stalls and shops on the streets of Delhi serve some of the most irresistible tikkis, especially Aloo Tikki.
The delightful tikkis are fried in desi ghee and served with a generous amount of spicy green chutney. A perfect snack for the rainy season and winters! But a true Aloo Tikki lover will come back to this irresistible street food without keeping track of time or season.
Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala at Chandni Chowk, Bittoo Tikki Wala, Jai Mata Di Chaatwala at UPSC Lane are some of the best Aloo Tikki walas in Delhi.
- Cost: ₹ 50 to ₹ 75 per plate
3. Aloo Chaat
Aloo Chaat is another iconic street food in Delhi that attracts locals and tourists alike. The crisp chunks of potato or aloo are served with spicy green chutney or yoghurt and sweet chutney. This tempting street food item can be very spicy in some places, so it is definitely not for the weak of heart!
Jai Mata Di Chaatwala in UPSC Lane, Vaishno Chat Bhandar in Kamala Nagar and Shri Prabhu Chaat Bhandar near Man Singh Road are some of the popular places that serve tantalising Aloo Chaat.
- Cost: ₹ 60 to ₹ 90 per plate
4. Rabri Jalebi
Rabri and Jalebi are a match made in heaven! The irresistible combination of creamy Rabri with piping hot crisp and juicy Jalebi can make any person drool.
Rabri Jalebi gathers much attention during the rainy days and the cold winters days. The golden coloured jalebis are served to you right out of the warm sugar syrup; and a generous amount of Rabri is poured over them. Sounds delicious? Well, then you should try it yourself.
Old Famous Jalebi Wala is an iconic place in Chandni Chowk that serves one of the best Rabri Jalebis in Delhi. There are several small shops in Paharganj and Chandni Chowk that serve delicious jalebi at pocket-friendly prices too.
- Cost: ₹ 70 to ₹ 90 per plate
5. Kachori with sabzi
The crunchy kachoris with mouthwatering filling have been on our list of favourite snacks for years. But in Delhi, the modest kachoris are often paired with some flavourful subzi. Haven’t you tried it yet? Then we highly recommend that you taste it at the earliest.
The crispy khasta kachori is topped with subzi, fresh coriander leaves and onions. A satisfying treat to be enjoyed in the evenings with a group of friends.
While you can easily spot many places in Delhi serving Kachori with sabzi in Chandni Chowk, near Kashmere Gate and Lajpat Nagar; Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala at Paranthe Wali Gali is one of the most famous places in the city that is often frequented by food lovers.
- Cost: ₹ 30 to ₹ 45 per plate
6. Dahi Bhalla
Dahi Bhalla is not just an ordinary chaat for the people of Delhi. While the rest of the country loves Dahi Vada, Delhi’s love for Bhalla remains irreplaceable. The tender Bhalla is topped with a generous amount of creamy dahi, spicy green chutney, sweet-sour-tamarind chutney and sprinkled with some red chilli powder and a mixed spice powder.
This lip-smacking chaat can be enjoyed during any time of the day. There are several restaurants, sweet shops and street stalls across the city selling their variant of this delightful chaat.
- However, if you want to taste the best Bhalla in Delhi, then Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala, Raju Chaat Bhandaar and Ashok Chaat Corner are some of the noteworthy places you must visit.Cost: ₹ 45 to ₹ 60 per plate
7. Paratha
A piping hot paratha is one of the most satisfying street food options in the city for any hungry soul. Whether you are missing your mom’s flavourful parathas or you simply want to satiate your hunger, the streets of Delhi will always delight you with its varieties of irresistible parathas.
From aloo paratha, keema paratha to pyaaz paratha and paneer paratha, there are numerous varieties of parathas being sold in every nook and corner of the city. The parathas are usually served with a dollop of butter, a bowl of curd and green chutney.
Although most restaurants in Delhi serve parathas, nothing can beat the taste of buttery parathas from the street stalls or smaller shops. Parathe Wali Galli, UPSC Lane, Chandni Chowk and Moolchand Parathe Wala in Lajpat Nagar are some of the best places in the city to relish the taste of freshly made parathas.
Prisha Parantha Junction at Uttam Nagar is for true foodies as it serves some giant-sized parathas.
- Cost: ₹ 60 onwards
8. Chole Bhature
Chole Bhature is a wholesome dish which can be enjoyed as a snack or a meal in itself. If you find yourself hungry on the streets of Delhi, look no further beyond Chole Bhature.
The fluffy Bhatura served with a bowl of spicy and flavourful chole is an excellent option to cure your midnight cravings as well. Since Delhi loves its Chole Bhature, it is not surprising that every locality has a Chole Bhature wala.
Sita Ram in Paharganj, Chache Di Hatti in Kamla Nagar and Baba Nagpal Corner in Lajpat Nagar serve mouthwatering Chole Bhature, which is highly recommended.
- Cost: ₹ 35 to ₹ 50 per plate
9. Kulfi
If there is anything to beat the scorching heat of the summers in Delhi, it is kulfi. Although you can find several varieties of ice creams and shakes to help stay cool in the summer days, the fondness for creamy kulfi never fades.
Kulfi and Falooda is another drool-worthy dessert combination, which has wooed the hearts of the locals. Fruit flavoured kulfi, Malai kulfi, Kesar badam and sugar-free are some of the popular varieties of kulfi found in every nook and corner of the city.
Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale at Chawri Bazar is one of the most iconic places in Delhi that sells more than 50 flavours of kulfi. Duli Chand Naresh Gupta at Sita Ram Bazaar, Roshan ki Kulfi at Karol Bagh, Moets Kulfi at Defence Colony Main Market are some of the other popular kulfi places in the city.
- Cost: ₹ 100 onwards
10. Kebab
The list of street food items in Delhi is incomplete without the succulent and flavourful kebabs. For any meat lover, these delightful kebabs found in most parts of the city are the perfect snack items to be relished while hanging out with friends. The perfect balance of spices in these meat-based delicacies makes it a drool-worthy snack.
The next time you are looking for a late-night snack option, look around for kebabs stalls or shops near you. From Sheekh Kebabs to Kakori Kebabs and Galouti Kebabs, you will be delighted with the variety of kebabs in most of the stalls in the city.
Qureshi Kebab Corner near Jama Masjid, Ghalib Kebab Corner near Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Al Kauser at Chanakyapuri are some of the iconic places in Delhi to relish some lip-smacking kebabs. Nizammudin, Safdarjung, Khan Market and Chandni Chowk also have some popular stalls and shops selling succulent kebabs.
- Cost: ₹ 150 onwards
Conclusion
Although the food courts in shopping malls have adopted many of the street food items of Delhi on their menu, the taste of the street food items from the eateries from the roadside shops or kiosks in Delhi remains unmatched.
Which is your favourite street food item in Delhi? Did we mention your favourite street food place? Let us know in the comment section below.
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