Top 20 Iconic Dishes in New Delhi, IN

#1

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Butter Chicken

A creamy, tomato-based curry with tender pieces of tandoori chicken, originally invented in Delhi.

#2

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Chole Bhature

Spicy chickpeas served with large, fluffy deep-fried leavened bread, a quintessential Delhi breakfast.

#3

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Aloo Tikki

Crispy potato patties topped with sweet and spicy chutneys, yogurt, and pomegranate seeds.

#4

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Gol Gappa

Crisp semolina or wheat spheres filled with spicy mint water, chickpeas, and potatoes.

#5

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Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans enriched with generous amounts of butter and cream.

#6

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Nihari

A rich, slow-cooked meat stew flavored with bone marrow, traditionally served in Old Delhi.

#7

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Seekh Kebab

Spiced minced meat molded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal for a smoky flavor.

#8

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Parantha

Shallow-fried flatbreads stuffed with various fillings like potato, radish, or paneer, famous in Old Delhi.

#9

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Bedmi Poori

Deep-fried lentil-stuffed bread served with a robust and spicy potato curry.

#10

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Ram Ladoo

Savory fried moong dal fritters topped with shredded radish and spicy green mint chutney.

#11

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Momos

Steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, a beloved Delhi street food staple.

#12

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Kulfi Faluda

Traditional dense Indian ice cream served with vermicelli noodles and rose syrup.

#13

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Dahi Bhalla

Soft lentil dumplings soaked in thick yogurt and garnished with tangy tamarind and mint chutneys.

#14

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Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken chunks marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted to perfection in a tandoor.

#15

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Paneer Tikka

Cubes of marinated cottage cheese grilled with onions and bell peppers in a clay oven.

#16

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Biryani

Fragrant long-grain rice cooked with meat and spices, known for the distinct Delhi 'Degh' style.

#17

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Kathi Roll

Skewer-roasted kebabs or vegetables wrapped in a thin paratha with onions and lime.

#18

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Jalebi

Deep-fried spiral-shaped batter soaked in warm sugar syrup, often paired with thick rabri.

#19

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Shahi Tukda

A rich Mughlai bread pudding made of fried bread slices soaked in saffron-infused milk.

#20

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Mutton Kurma

A luxurious meat curry cooked with yogurt, fried onions, and a blend of aromatic spices.