Whenever, I go to India - one stop is always in the "to do list". Go to Old Delhi and eat lunch in - one stop is a must - going and having lunch in Al -Jawahar Old Delhi. My cousin, Gokaran, is always up to do this trip with me. No one else wants to go to Old Delhi.
This year too. We planned the same trip with a twist. He was up for the "Al - Jawahar" but wanted to also
Shiv Mishthan Bhandar
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Your day starts here with the classic Old Delhi breakfast - bedmi-aloo. Crisp, puffy puris served with curried potatoes can make your day. Another morning staple that you can try here is the Nagori-Halwa, crisp puris served with suji ka halwa. Wash it all down with a chilled glass of lassi. Finish your meal with some crackling jalebis which are not too sweet, just perfect and are also my personal favourite.
Address: Shiv Mishthan Bhandar, 375, Kucha Ghasi Ram,Chandni Chowk
Hazari Lal Jain Khurchan Wale
The word 'khurchan' mean leftover scrap.The unique sweet that they serve here is only made with milk. A sticky sweet, khurchan is easy to make. Boil the milk, scrape of the leftovers from the karahi and sprinkle with powdered sugar and pistachios.Bite into the soft, gooey texture and you're in heaven. This small establishment was set up about 90 years ago by Gauri Shankar Jain, an immigrant Uttar Pradesh. He named the shop after his son, Hazari Lal.
Address: 2225, Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, +91 11 2325 3992, +91 9891 696 163
Al Jawahar, Matia Mahal
You know what they say - where there's smoke, there's flavour. Walk through Urdu Bazaar opposite Gate No. 1 of Jama Masjid and also venture along the side street called Matia Mahal, you'll find a number of vendors who set up their tandoors around late evening. For all your meat cravings, you'll find your fix here. From Mutton Barrah to Tikkas, you can eat until you burst without ever trying the same thing twice. Al Jawahar has particularly been my favourite. From their mutton delicacies like Gurda Kaleji, Biryani and Korma to Chicken Changazi, you'll be hooked.
Address: 8, Jama Masjid Matia Mahal Road, Opposite Gate No.1
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