Special Street Foods of Delhi

Daulat ki Chaat

Unlike its name, Daulat ki Chaat is not at all like the common spicy and savoury Tikki Chhole or Papdi Chaat but it is a sweet and creamy treat prepared from milk. Flavoured with saffron strands and topped with Khoya and crushed nuts, this exotic Delhi delight is served instantly and is available in and around Chandni Chowk area. If you are in Delhi then Daulat ki Chaat is a must try delicacy after sumptuous meals.

Paneer Jalebi

Hot, crisp and chockablock with cardamom flavoured sugar syrup, Paneer Jalebis on the streets of Delhi cannot be denied. This extremely delectable sweet dish melts in your mouth once relished and renders an everlasting taste to your taste buds. Prepared from fine flour and cottage cheese (Paneer) dough, this luscious dessert is very popular not only among the locals but outsiders too.

Lacchha Tokri

Crisp potato baskets filled with spicy, tangy and sweet mixture of chickpeas, soaked boondis, pomegranates, boiled potato cubes seasoned with salt and red chili powder is the favourite street food of the people here. Laccha Tokri is a unique delicacy that you can relish the best only on the streets of Delhi. Garnishing of fine Namkeen Sev, diced tomatoes and onions lends a mouthwatering taste to this crisp and scrumptious treat.

Raj Kachori

Raj Kachori is yet another delectable street food of Delhi. This delicacy is a combination of gamut of flavours filled in puffed crisp Kachoris. With a flavoursome topping of green and tamarind chutney, yogurt and Namkeen Sev, Raj Kachori is a delightful snack to satiate your craving for something immensely delectable.

Laping

Delhi is no doubt a haven for myriad of cuisines. Laping is a phenomenal dish from the Tibetan cuisine and if you have to relish it in India, head to the streets of Delhi. It is soft Moong bean noodles mixed with the spicy gravy prepared from soy sauce, vinegar, spiced up with lots of chili flakes, pepper etc. This exotic street food attracts a lot of locals and tourists and is worth to try.

Bishan Swaroop Fruit Chaat

Fruit Chaat can be exceptionally delicious only at Bishan Swaroop. To relish the succulent fruits topped with special Masala and other ingredients, this joint knows how to serve the best to you at the most reasonable price. Indigenous spices like roasted cinnamon, black pepper, Chaat Masala and lemon juice coat the fruits with various flavours making this healthy snack amazingly delicious.

Kachori with Sabzi

Crisp and flaky Kachoris taste the best with spicy Aloo curry and you will get this ethereal combination easily at the street food joints of Delhi. Loaded with deliciousness and balanced amount of authentic spices, this dish makes a toothsome and filling breakfast. Crushed Moong Dal Kachori is topped with the savoury boiled potato curry and savoured hot.

Dahi Bhalle

The ambience of the street food stalls can be ignored over the scrumptious taste of special Dahi Bhalle served in Delhi. Fresh and thick yogurt with tangy and sweet tamarind chutney poured over soft Bhalle(Urad Dal dumplings) with a seasoning of red chili powder and roasted cumin, tastes phenomenal. Amidst the hurry to reach your workplace, a plate full of Dahi Bhalle is quite soothing and filling to curb away your hunger pangs.

Ram Laddoo (Dal Pakode)

The list of unique Delhi street foods is incomplete without Ram Laddoo or commonly known as Dal Pakode(fritters). Fritters of grinded batter of Moong Dal, spiced up with regular spices are topped with shredded radish, Chaat Masala and savoury green chutney that make this dish even more tempting. Hot Pakodas with a cup of tea make a delightful snack to savour anytime.

Multan Moth Kachori

Multan Moth Kachori in the Paharganj area of Delhi is the one food joint serving an exceptional taste to its patrons. Almost everyone has relished Kachori with various condiments like chutney, Kadhi etc. but here you will get crisp Dal Kachori with delicious Moong Dal and rice Khichdi decked up with lip smacking chili pickle and onions. When in Delhi, don’t forget to sink your teeth in the famous Moth Kachori.

These are some of the delectable street foods that can be easily prepared at home and are also available in the market. If you wish to know more about such delicacies and locate your nearby food joints, download the app right away!