Delhi is one of the biggest hub for food from across the country and it shows a perfect mix of cuisines and new concepts coming every day. but in this rush of innovations i have always been in search for the authentic dishes and food for which Delhi has always been known for
Over a period of time where we have become a cosmopolitan there are very few outlets left which still treat you to the authentic dishes. and the people dining there are now are the ones passed from one generation to another.
In this search of mine sharing the best of the outlets serving the non veg delicacies and i feel even the words will be less to share the experience i have had in there flavor and tastes
KAKE DA HOTEL- CP
This one is located in the outer circle of the Connought place, once you cross the minto bridge light towards the left hand side. it is a small kitchen with a dining space divided into ground and 1st floor. pretty busy whenever i have tired to visit during the evening times.
A restaurant established for years still hasnt changed its prepration style for the dishes. all the dishes are made in pure desi ghee and you can feel the taste of ghee in every bite you take. have tried almost all of there dishes but the ones that have always stood out is SAAG CHICKEN, DAHI MEAT & KOFTA CURRY (made of chicken), being my favourites. the spice, taste & texture are perfect and balanced for. it is not a tomato laden gravies
NATIONAL RESTAURANT- CP
This outlet is adjacent to the Kake da Hotel and i should say this is another legendary outlet in the CP. Preparations are done with pure desi ghee being adjacent to kake da hotel they give a tough competition to each other but i will say they stand apart. i have liked the BRAIN CURRY & GURDA KAPOORA being better of this outlet
MUGHAL MAHAL- RAJENDRA PLACE
In Delhi Mugha Mahal has been a legend in terms of BUTTER CHICKEN. and it is the authentic flavor they churn out in the butter chicken. the taste of the gravy just covers the palate and leaves the flavor of pure silky tomato gravy n makhan to say.
the chicken used is roasted and not tandoori. i tried taking to the chef who has been working with this outlet for more than 20 years now and the recipe has never changed and the most important thing for him was the quality of tomatoes he uses in making this gravy
NEW KHALSA RESTAURANT- MAYAPURI INDUSTRIAL AREA PHASE 2
If you think of Mayapuri there are 2 things which come to a person mind- heavy Equipment Junk Market & BURRAH KEBABS and my search for the best of Burrah Kebabs made me reach to New Khalsa restaurant in mayapuri industrial area.
The burrah kebab being served in most of the outlets is coated with marination with chillies and spices which really kills the meat and your taste buds.
But now come the difference if you really want to have a authentic Burrah kebab which simply is marinated in ginger garlic juices & black pepper and simply cooked in tandoor making the meat and the skin was crispy. the meat plays a important part in burrah and they use fresh meat rather than frozen ones
While exploring the Burrah in Mayapuri was strongly recommended to try the Dane- its Liver coated with thin slice of fat and then cooked in tandoor it was one of the best as the fat totally covered the liver in a nice way. and surely it was not a disappointment
KARIMS- JAMA MASJID, CHANDNI CHOWK
Jama Masjid- Chandni chowk area is a foodies hub and its a old delhi charm which is still alive when you go though the bylanes. you can go though the Parathe wali gali, get the best of shahi tukras, choley Bhature and the list goes endless. But it is surely a non veg food delight and what a better place to visit other than Legendary Karim’s- located just opposite to the Jama Masjid
Karim’s have opened various outlet in Delhi NCR but i have always preferred this one in old delhi. you can say it gives me a comfort and confidence that they will be the best here.
Been a foodie have tired most but will suggest Karim’s for there Gosht Biryani, Nargisi Kofta & tandoori raan are to relish for if you are dining here. Biryani has the long grain of rice with gosht being cooked well in a perfect dum one will like to have. Tandoori raan was juicy meat with balance of marination which didnt dominate my taste buds. Nargisi Kofta was done to perfection with thin layer of minced meat coating the egg and a nice spicy gravy which simply complemented it
ASHOK & ASHOK MEAT SHOP- AZAD MARKET
This place was shown to me by my friend and it is one of the hidden gem in teh old delhi cuisine for non veg
this outlet is open for lunch only and i will recommend to all to ensure you reach this place before 3 if you really want to have its food otheriwse you will find only empty containers- i was laughing when i was told about this but when i saw it i believed it. coming to the food they serve Meat only on Wednesdays & Saturday ok this was again a interesting fact i could hear of. so waited for the right day to come and it was worth the wait. Pure desi ghee mutton with nice small piece of meat and chaap done in a onion gravy.
The chicken dishes were also great but the mutton stood apart whihc was served with mini crisp rotis straigh from the tandoor. Ok this place doesnt have a seting area and you have to stand and eat and surely parking is a concern in sadar azad market area so be patient or take a rickshaw from the metro station
From overall experience of searching the best of non veg food in delhi can simply say Delhi still has loads of charm left but one needs to explore the west delhi & Old Delhi area if you want to treat your taste buds and also PS the diets are not for the calorie conscious they are laoded with pure desi ghees and butter 🙂
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