Thursday, April 14, 2011

Paratha Wali Gali in Delhi




If you really want to enjoy the best parathas (paste mixed with spices), along with the vegetables and dal, then go directly to Paratha Wali Gali (Street Parathas) in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. This place is full of activities and many people do not want to lose this part of the city on his trip to Delhi. The street is narrow with small restaurants and simple on either side of the lane. Apart from the parathas are other goodies available, such as samosas, and Jalebi (a type of Indian sweet). Many of the restaurants have been in business for three centuries with the art of making parathas passed from one generation to another. You can see the cook making delicious parathas right before your eyes in pure ghee.

This show is definitely going to make your mouth water and therefore it is common sense to run quickly inside the restaurant, take your seat and an order of scrumptious parathas. You have the choice of onions, mushrooms, corn, potatoes and several other varieties of parathas. And then you too can make your own combination of parathas. Along with parathas restaurant serves a curd preparation called yogurt sauce and the black dal and chopped onions. You can then enjoy the parathas and also for one more plate. If you came here in a group, then it is best for different types of parathas for all of you can share and taste the different varieties.

The parathas have become great delicacies of the street as the street named after them. And the prices are very reasonable. You will be amazed at the narrow and congested road, if you are a first-time visitor. As soon as you enter the street you can smell the fragrance of parathas and fried by the chefs. You will be amazed by the variety of parathas are offered in restaurants. Along with the parathas you can have a delicacy called lassi drink (sweetened curd thick) that can swallow after each mouthful of parathas.

The recipe to make these parathas is pretty easy. All you have to do is knead the dough and roll into small balls. You can then put them on a wooden base and then roll over them to be thin and circular. You can then add the filling of your choice in the dough and then put them in a hot pan with oil or butter for frying. Parathas are very popular in northern India and you will find on the roads too. But the best parathas can be found in the Paratha Wali Gali. After passing through a small parathas and taste jalebis as lip smacking. The street chaats are also very popular here and you can try your hand at them. Delhi is the epicenter of foodholics and what better place to start than Paratha Wali Gali.

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