15 Famous Dishes of Delhi That You Must Try

Zee Media Bureau
May 29, 2023

Butter Chicken

A popular North Indian dish, butter chicken features tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based gravy.

Chole Bhature

This classic combination consists of spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried bread (bhature).

Aloo Tikki

Aloo tikki is a delicious street food snack made from mashed potatoes mixed with spices, shaped into patties, and shallow fried.

Dahi Bhalla

Soft lentil dumplings soaked in thick yogurt and topped with tangy tamarind chutney and spices make up this refreshing dish.

Paranthe

Paranthe are stuffed flatbreads made with various fillings such as potato, paneer (cottage cheese), or lentils. They are typically served with pickles and yogurt.

Nihari

A slow-cooked meat stew, nihari is a flavorful and aromatic dish often enjoyed for breakfast. It is usually paired with naan.

Rajma Chawal

A popular Punjabi dish, rajma chawal features red kidney beans cooked in a thick gravy, served with steamed rice.

Kebabs

Delhi is famous for its succulent kebabs. Whether it's seekh kebab (minced meat skewers), chicken tikka, or shami kebab (minced meat cutlets), you'll find a variety of delicious options.

Biryani

Aromatic and flavorful, Delhi is home to various types of biryani, including chicken, mutton, and vegetarian versions.

Golgappe (Pani Puri)

These crispy and hollow puris are filled with a mixture of flavored water, tamarind chutney, and chickpeas. They are a popular street food snack.

Daulat Ki Chaat

A winter delicacy, daulat ki chaat is a light and frothy dessert made with milk, cream, and sugar, garnished with nuts and saffron.

Rabri Falooda

A refreshing dessert, rabri falooda consists of layered vermicelli, sweetened milk, and rabri (thickened milk), topped with rose syrup and nuts.

Chicken Changezi

Chicken Changezi is a rich and flavorful Mughlai dish made with succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a thick gravy with spices.

Bedmi Puri with Aloo Sabzi

Bedmi puri is a deep-fried bread made with ground lentils and spices, served with a spicy potato curry (aloo sabzi).

Shahi Tukda

This indulgent dessert features deep-fried bread soaked in saffron-infused milk, garnished with nuts and served with a generous drizzle of sweet syrup.

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