DELICIOUS FOODS
GHANTEWALA HALWAI
Introduction :
The Ghantewala Halwai in Chandni Chowk in Delhi, is one of the oldest halwais (sweet shop) in India. Over the years, it has also remained a popular visitors attraction in Old Delhi area. It was founded by Lala Sukh Lal Jain. They now have around 40 to 50 different varieties of sweets that they keep changing according to the season and festivals.
Food :
The Lala began by selling Mishri Mawa, a Rajasthani specialty. According to the owner , the 'Sohan Halwa' is a favourite of patrons from as far away as the Gulf. Pista Burfi and perennial favourite like 'motichoor ki ladoo'. Today it also sells traditional Indian snacks, like namkeen, samosa, kachori etc...
GIANI DI HATTI
Introduction:
It all began in 1956 at Giani-di-Hatti, nestled amidst the bazaars of Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, and still one of the landmarks of old Delhi. It was here that Giani Gurcharan Singh, a traditional sweetmeat maker from the then Layallpur (Faislabad), Pakistan, set up shop upon migrating to Delhi. He started serving his famous rabri-faluda and mango shakes, made with loving attention and dedication, with the best quality ingredients. This struck an instant chord with the discerning residents of the walled city and in no time at all, Giani (“the learned” in Punjabi), was a household name.
Food:
It felicitously combines the nostalgia of Chandni Chowk’s traditional rabri-faluda, chilled mango shakes with the contemporary demand for chocolate whisky ice cream, a variety of sundaes, mousses and shakes, as well as that for gelatos, frozen yogurts, ‘lite desserts’ and innovations like jamun sorbet for the health conscious
NATRAJ DAHI BHALLE
Introduction :
Natraj Dahi Bhalle wala is probably the most famous Dahi bhalle wale in all of Delhi. It was started in 1940 and it is run by Inder Mohan.
Food :
Dahi bhalle is the most delectable and liked chaat in North India. Dahi bhalla is made of fried lentil balls served with yougurt and some chutneys.
PARANTHEWALI GALI
Introduction :
Gali Parathe Wali or Paranthe Wali Gali is the name of a narrow street in the Chandni Chowk area of Delhi, India, noted for its series of shops selling paratha, a fried Indian bread, and now a popular culinary destination that has now even ventured into the e-commerce space by partnering with a famous online food website.
Food :
The food is old fashioned, strictly vegetarian . Varieties include exotic fillings like cashew nut, alomonds and peas, The parantha is usually served with
sweet tamarind chutney, mint chutney, mixed vegetable pickle, paneer and potato curry, potato and fenugreek curry, and a sauteed mash of sweet pumpkin.
Sweet lassi, often served in Kulhars is also a specialty of this place.
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