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Butter Chicken With Naan or Kulcha
Butter Chicken With Naan or Kulcha

Butter Chicken With Naan or Kulcha

A quintessential North Indian dish that pairs the rich, creamy butter chicken with soft, leavened breads like naan or kulcha. This combination is a favourite among Delhiites and visitors alike, offering a perfect blend of flavours and textures.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Moti Mahal, Daryaganj, the birthplace of butter chicken
  • Gulati, Pandara Road
  • Kake Da Hotel, Connaught Place
Chole With Bhature or Kulcha
Chole With Bhature or Kulcha
Chole With Bhature or Kulcha

Chole With Bhature or Kulcha

Beloved North Indian dish that features spicy chickpea curry served with deep-fried bread (bhature) or leavened bread (kulcha). This combination is a staple breakfast and street food item in Delhi, known for its robust flavours.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Paharganj
  • Chache Di Hatti, Kamla Nagar
  • Baba Nagpal Corner, Lajpat Nagar
Punjabi Thali
Punjabi Thali

Punjabi Thali

A platter meal that offers a variety of Punjabi dishes, providing a balanced taste experience. It typically includes items like butter chicken, dal makhani, paneer, rotis, rice, raita, and sweets like gulab jamun. This thali is a feast that showcases the rich culinary traditions of Punjab.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Punjabi By Nature, Connaught Place
  • Pind Balluchi, various locations in Delhi
  • Kake Da Hotel, Connaught Place
Rajma Chawal
Rajma Chawal
Rajma Chawal

Rajma Chawal

Comforting North Indian dish featuring red kidney beans (rajma) cooked in a spiced tomato gravy, served over steamed rice (chawal). This hearty dish is a staple in many Delhi households and is loved for its simple yet robust flavours.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Parashar Foods, Connaught Place
  • Kake Da Hotel, Connaught Place
  • Dhaba by Claridges, DLF Place
Kadhi Pakora With Chawal
Kadhi Pakora With Chawal
Kadhi Pakora With Chawal

Kadhi Pakora With Chawal

Classic North Indian comfort food made with spiced yogurt curry (kadhi) and gram flour fritters (pakoras), served over steamed rice. This dish is tangy, mildly spiced, and perfect for a satisfying meal on a rainy day.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Bille Di Hatti, Kamla Nagar
  • Annapurna Sweets, Chandni Chowk
  • Kake Da Hotel, Connaught Place
Parathas
Parathas
Parathas
Parathas

Parathas

Versatile Indian flatbreads that can be plain or stuffed with a variety of fillings like potatoes, paneer, or radish. They are a popular breakfast dish in Delhi, often served with curd, butter, and pickles. Parathas offer a comforting and hearty start to the day.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Moolchand Paratha, Lajpat Nagar
  • Pt. Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan, Chandni Chowk
  • Kake Da Hotel, Connaught Place
Kebabs
Kebabs
Kebabs
Kebabs

Kebabs

Tracing their origins to the Mughal Empire, kebabs are one of the most iconic and flavourful dishes you can experience in Delhi. The dish typically consists of marinated meat (most commonly lamb or chicken) that is either grilled or skewered and cooked over an open flame. The city also offers vegetarian kebab versions, made with ingredients like paneer, lentils, or vegetables. Kebabs are usually savoury, with bold flavours from a combination of Indian spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. They can be served as appetizers or as a part of a larger meal, often accompanied by mint chutney and onions.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Karim’s, Jama Masjid
  • Punita highly recommendeds: Qureshi Kabab Corner, Daryaganj
  • Al Kauser, Chanakyapuri
  • Nizam's Kathi Kabab
Dal Makhani with Naan
Dal Makhani with Naan
Dal Makhani with Naan
Dal Makhani with Naan

Dal Makhani with Naan

One of Delhi’s most beloved and iconic meals, known for its rich, creamy texture and deep, smoky flavours. Dal Makhani is a slow-cooked lentil dish, made with whole black lentils (urad dal), butter, cream, and a medley of spices. Despite being vegetarian, it is a hearty, savoury dish that pairs perfectly with soft, buttery naan. This dish has roots in the Punjabi region but has become a staple of North Indian cuisine, especially in Delhi. It originated as a homestyle meal and was made famous in restaurants across the capital, particularly after India’s partition when Punjabi refugees brought their culinary traditions to the city.

Best Place To Try It:

  • Punita believes that you get the best Dal Makhani in the world at Bukhara, ITC Maurya
  • Moti Mahal, Daryaganj
  • Punjabi By Nature, Vasant Kunj

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