Best Dishes to Eat on a Delhi Vacation

 

The two things that stand out the most about the national capital of Delhi are its rich history and mouth-watering food. It is tough living in a city that offers such a rich diversity in its food. Delhi is a melting pot of traditions and cultures from all across India. You will see this across the length and breadth of the city. But if you want to experience the real history of Delhi, there’s nothing better than Chandni Chowk and Majnu Ka Tilla. So, before you board your flight back home from Delhi to Srinagar, here are some of the must-try dishes in Delhi.

1.     Chaat

The Delhi food scene remains active because of all the street food available here. The variety offered is unmatched. Eating out on the streets of Delhi is a crash course in the history and culture of the city. If you are looking for the food capital of Delhi, it is without a doubt, Chandni Chowk. Some landmark items stand out here. However, if you are unable to make it to Chandni Chowk, Delhi has delectable chaat items to offer on almost every street corner. So, you have no excuse for missing out on some mouth-watering papdi chaat.

2.     Kebabs

We should be thankful to the Mughals for this one. Kebabs are grilled chunks of meat or fish, which are marinated in aromatic Indian spices and are a burst of awesome flavours as soon as they enter your mouth. You can get kebabs almost everywhere, from street food vendors delivering them to your car to fine dining restaurants. You’ll never get tired of trying out different types of kebabs in Delhi.

3.     Nihari

As you enter Old Delhi, one of the most famous aromas that will strike you is the region's signature dish, Nihari. This is a rich spicy broth with slow-cooked meat, served with Indian bread. This dish used to be among the favourites of the royal families. Today, it is served as an ideal nourishment dish that helps a lot of daily-wage earners kickstart their day.

4.     Sweets

If you’re looking for iconic Delhi sweets, you simply can’t resist piping hot jalebis with creamy rabri. To cool off during the hot summer months, try the exquisite and innovative flavours of Kulfi available all over the city. You can try typical Indian sweets like Motichoor Ladoos, which are made of desi ghee. And if you’re looking for Western-style desserts, you can have your fill of blueberry cheesecake. Delhi loves its sweets and makes sure people who try them aren’t disappointed.

5.     Parathe

This is one of the most preferred breakfasts in Delhi, although paranthas can be eaten any time of the day. A generous dollop of butter along with amazing stuffing makes paratha one of the best street foods in Delhi. This is one of the perfect starts to a healthy morning. You can choose your stuffing from various options like potato, egg, cauliflower, radish, mincemeat, cottage cheese, and a lot more.

Although a Jammu to Srinagar flight might be shorter, look for flights from Delhi to Srinagar to return home with a memorable gastronomic experience after enjoying all the street food of Delhi.