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20-Feb-2009 by vikas kumar 0

Delhi 6 - Paradise for foodies

For food, my favourite place in India is Delhi-6 or Dilli-6 in Hindi. For those who dont know, the 6

in Delhi-6 denotes the pincode/zipcode of the area. Its actually, Delhi 110006. No other part of the

city is referred to like this. There is no Delhi-1 or Delhi-36 in common lingo, and thats because this

part of the city (also called The Walled City) has a life and culture of its own.

The walled city has Chandni Chowk (right opposite is the Lal Qila or the Red Fort), Jama Masjid or

Mosque, Ram Lila Grounds, Balli Maran (Mirza Ghalibs residence), and for food lovers, theres

Parathe Wali Gali (a whole street selling only parathas)- legend has it that Bollywoods first

superstar, Rajesh Khanna, would at times, on a film set in Mumbai, insist on parathas from Parathe

Wali Gali. The crew would have someone fly down from Delhi to deliver his meal! Talk about home

delivery!

Chandni Chowk has the best vegetarian street food (snack) in India. Chhole Bhature, Gol Gappa,

Dahi Bhalla, Chaat, Tikki and even Pav Bhaji (a Mumbai special) go anywhere in the world, they

usually dont get better than this. Incidentally, a portion of the film, Delhi-6, has almost the same

footage as that in my blog and video.

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The lane opposite Jama Masjid has the legendary Karims that has won several awards down the

years I havent had better Tandoori Roti or Mutton Barra or Tandoori Raan ANYWHERE ELSE, and

scores of restaurants/dhabas/stalls, where you can gorge on all kinds of kababs, tikkas, biryanis,

nihari and all that there is to authentic Mughlai cuisine. A couple of shops ahead of Karims is an

outlet that sells the best fried chicken in the worldespecially for the chutney and masala that they

sprinkle on top. For sweets, there is Phirni & Shahi Tukda, to name a few.

Read more at : http://www.ifood.tv/blog/those_jama_masjid_days

Youll also see sights that you may not have witnessed anywhere else like a man selling chilled milk

from a tub, and almost 800 kachauris being deep fried together in a huge kadhai!

watch http://www.ifood.tv/video/selling_milk_out_of_a_tub http://www.ifood.tv/video

/800_kachauris_in_1_kadhai

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is a self confessed foodie. While shooting for her film Delhi-6, she

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treated herself to Chhole Bhature, Dahi Bhalla and Gol Gappe from the streets, and non-vegetarian

fare at Kareems. A suggestion for Sonam, and for anyone else living in Mumbai, if you want to get a

glimpse of Jama Masjid in Mumbai, you could visit Mohammed Ali Road.

Watch http://www.ifood.tv/video/visual_and_gastronomic_delights_at_md_ali_road_mumbai

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CommentsComments: 9 | Add a Comment

Posted on: 20 February 2009 - 4:00pm reply

Joe Bush says :

These images look like authentic India. I have heard that areas near Red Fort have the

best street food in India.

Posted on: 23 February 2009 - 7:47am reply

vikas kumar says :

You've heard right. as mentioned in the blog, the Delhi 6 area (i.e. the area around

Red Fort and Jama Masjid) certainly has the best street food in India. You can't visit

Delhi, and not go around the gullies in 'the walled city'. My favourite is the

non-vegetarian fare (especially at Karim's). The USP of the place is that the recipes

are all from the era of the Mughal emperors. The spices are prepared by the ladies in

the house.


Snigdha says :

Great pictures. The 'Parathe Wali Gali' sounds like a must visit spot for a foodie!


paris221966 says :

Exciting! Colorful pictures and the food looks delicious. :-)


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vikas kumar says :

Honestly, I was disappointed. Expected much more from the man who gave us

Rang de Basanti. The intention was good, but the story telling fell way too short.

Got some glimpses of the Delhi 6 area...very authentic. Food wise, I could only

see Jalebi...missed all the kabab stalls. Some of the Ramlila Ground footage is

very similar to what I shot when I was there! The movie belongs to the man of

the moment- A. R. Rehman! Awesome soundtrack...especially, GENDA PHOOL-

instantly catchy! The genius (I've always thought he's the best in the

world...ever) finally got his due with a double Oscar today. JAI HO!


vikas kumar says :

A lot of my visits to Dilli 6 have been with you. Remember the kababs, burra,

raan, and phirni at the end. I miss food carts here in Mumbai. 'Bade Miyan' is far

and too hyped...even the 'redi wala' close to my house in Dwarka, Delhi makes

better stuff than any place here...unless ofcourse one went to one of the 5 stars!


vandana says :

Lovely pictures. Have never been to Delhi, have however, heard a lot of the parathewali

galli and now these pics with such appetising eats proves that a trip to Delhi sure is not

complete without a visit to Delhi-6. So much variety. How did u like the film based on

Delhi-6?


shantihhh says :

I love the street food in Delhi and reading this and the lovely photos is making me miss

the sights, the sounds, smells and wonderful food of Delhi and most of all my friends

there about. Shanti/Mary-Anne


khau_khan says :

beautiful pictures. and a very timely post too! your blogs are just amazing !

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