Streaked with laces of sweet-sour tamarind chutney, the white creamy crumbly dahi bhalle is reduced to a minor dessert at every occasion. Our taste buds dulled by too many dishes barely register the sweet subtlety of these deep-fried urad dal dumplings put in whipped curd. However, there are eateries in Delhi, which serve the dahi bhalla as their principal dish.
- Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala
Natraj Dahi Bhalla is in Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk. Situated at the entrance of a very narrow lane that sneaks to the Metro station, this establishment has been serving dahi whale since 1940. Outstretched arms take over the counter as the crowd increases in the evening.
- Where: 1396, Main Road, Opposite Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
- Timings: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Also try: Aloo Tikki
- Meal for two: 150
- Raju Chaat Palace
The place is more than 30 years old and still hasn’t lost it’s charm. It is popularly known as Shakti Nagar ke gande nale pe chaat wala. No wonder it resluts on heavy traffic on the Shakti Nagar road. The price hike over the years can easily be ignored because of such yummy delights.
- Where: 76, Srinagar Colony, Bharat Nagar Road, Ashok Vihar Phase 2, New Delhi
- Timings: 12 noon – 9:30 PM
- Also try: Kebab with Rumali Roti and Golgappas
- Meal for two: 100
- Ashok Chaat Corner
There is chaat and then there is Purani Dilli Ki Chaat. Ths place is a must visit if you are on a food trail in Purani Dilli. It is a small place with not-so-good ambience, but all of it can be ignored over the taste of the chaat.
- Where: Shop 3488, Chowk Hauz Qazi, Near Chawri Bazar, New Delhi
- Timings: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Also try: Gollgappe and Papdi Chaat
- Meal for two: 200
- Bitto Tikki Waala
It has surely carved its name in the Delhi food circuit for the mout watering street food. Everything they serve tastes great especially the bhalla papdi.
- Where: G-46, Aggarwal Millenium Tower, Netaji Subhash Place, New Delhi
- Timings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Also try: Aloo Tikki and Stick Kulfi
- Meal for two: 250
- Atul Chaat Corner
One of the landmark places in the chaat scene of West Delhi, situated in the main market of Rajouri garden since ages. Everything on their menu is right and is so yummy that it can immediately take off all the tiredness of shopping.
- Where: H-44, Main Market,Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
- Timings: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Also try: Aloo Tikki and Sev Puri
- Meal for two: 100
- Vaishno Chaat Bhandaar
It is an iconic shop selling finger licking chaat, in one of the by lanes of Kamla Nagar. It is a paradise for the people who love chatpatta khaana. It’s always crowded and you might need to wait but it’s all worth it.
- Where: 66-67/E, Near Chota Gali Chakkar, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
- Timings: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Also try: Gollgappas
- Meal for two: 100
