A trip to Delhi is incomplete without trying its mouth-watering street food. Being the former capital city of the Mughal empire, Delhi has established itself as a foodie's paradise with its diverse range of street food. Food tours are a popular way to explore the city's street food culture. In this article, we'll explore some of the must-try street food dishes in Delhi that you won't want to miss.

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Chole Bhature

Delhi boasts some of the best chole bhature joints in the country. This dish is made up of spicy chickpea curry (chole) and deep-fried bread (bhature), served with onions and pickles. Some popular spots to try this dish include Sita Ram Diwan Chand in Paharganj and Chache Di Hatti in Kamla Nagar.

Gol Gappe

Gol gappe, also known as pani puri, is a popular snack loved by all. It consists of small, crispy hollow balls filled with spiced potato and chickpeas, dipped in tangy tamarind water. Some famous places to enjoy this street food include Bengali Sweet House in Bengali Market and Natraj Dahi Bhalla in Chandni Chowk.

Aloo Tikki

Aloo tikki is made with mashed potatoes and spices and served with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and yogurt. Natraj Chaat Wala in Chandni Chowk and Bittoo Tikki Wala in Pitampura are two spots that offer the best taste in the capital.

Samosa

Samosa is one of India's favourite snacks and is relished by the entire country. This deep-fried pastry is filled with spiced vegetables, potatoes, or meat and can be eaten anytime. Some popular spots to try samosas in Delhi include Old Famous Jalebi Wala in Chandni Chowk and Khandani Pakode Wala in Sarojini Nagar.

Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is a popular dish in Delhi that everyone orders whenever they visit a non-vegetarian restaurant. Moti Mahal in Daryaganj is the best place to try butter chicken as it is where the dish was invented.

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Famous food joints in Delhi

Sita Ram Diwan Chand in Paharganj for chole bhature

Natraj Dahi Bhalla in Chandni Chowk for crispy and fluffy dahi bhalla

Karim's in Old Delhi for Mughlai cuisine, including kebabs, biryanis, and butter chicken

Bittoo Tikki Wala in Pitampura for delicious and crispy aloo tikki

Kuremal Mohan Lal Kulfi Wale in Old Delhi for some of the best kulfi (Indian ice cream) in the city

Jalebi Wala in Old Delhi for crispy, syrupy sweets

Bengali Sweet House in Bengali Market for the best gol gappe in Delhi

Khandani Pakode Wala in Sarojini Nagar for delicious pakoras

Parantha Wali Gali in Old Delhi for stuffed parathas

Rajma Chawal Wale in Karol Bagh for delicious rajma chawal (kidney beans and rice)

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