lashkar-e-hind
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Chandni Chowk's speciality is the variety of its markets and their Indian-ness. From authentic Indian food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1000 kinds, to sarees with chikan, zaree work. There are lots of narrow lanes with many shops selling books, clothing, shoes and leather goods, electronic and consumer goods and what not. The area, even more so than the rest of the city, is congested. This is also a good area for window shopping. It is the location of the original Haldiram's. A particular local delicacy are the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter).
it is also famous for Gali paranthe walee where 1 ca have mouth watering parathas of unlimited variates
The Ghantewala Halwai
It would be appropriate to start with the oldest sweet shop in entire Chandni Chowk. More than two hundred years old, the Ghantewala is a landmark in itself. The shop has always prided itself for the quality of the sweets available, the one most in demand being Sohanhalwa, made from dry fruits, sprouts and sugar.
‘Ghanta’ in Hindi means a huge bell. Legend goes that when the royal procession used to move down the road, the emperor would stop and be offered the delicacies from the sweet shop. The emperor’s elephant would also be offered sweets. In a short time the animal came to know the shop so well that, procession or no procession, it would refuse to pass through the road and shake its head until the compulsory offering of sweets was made! The bells hanging from the elephant’s neck would tinkle melodiously in the process, and from there the shop acquired its name.
There is another Ghantewalah Shahi Halwai near the famous fountain. Originally from the same family, the business has now been divided. This shop is also famous for its dry fruits, sohanhalwa, barfis and namkeens. An interesting fact- at present the shop is owned by the 11th generation!
Natraj’s Dahi Bhalle
A typical Punjabi delicacy prepared from Dahi (curd) and Bhalle (a doughnut shaped item made of ground pulses). Dating back to 1940, the shop also provides seating space and is patronized by many famous politicians and film stars.
Kanwarji Bhagirathmal Dalbhajiwallah
More than 150 years old, this shop is well known for its namkeens like dalbhuji (fried pulses), aalu ka lachha (spicy fried potato sticks) and sweets like barfi and imarti. The shop is famous among the locals simply as ‘Kanwarji".
Chaatwallah
Famous for its Chaat (fruit salad garnished with lots of spices and lemon juice), this tiny shop dates back to 1923. The fruits are fresh and the best that can be obtained from the market while the spices used are specially prepared.
Bikaner Sweet Shop
Originally from Rajasthan ( formerly a princely city, Bikaner is a famous tourist destination), the shop, till some time back, actually brought water and spices from there to prepare its stuff. It is famous for its rasmalai (a sweet made from milk and cream), bhujia and papar (sun-dried wafer thin accompaniments to meals).
Haldiram’s
Delicious, attractively styled Bengali sweets are the speciality here. The shop also offers namkeens. Dry fruits, sugar, almonds, cardamoms, citric acid and saffron is used in the preparation of the almond squash ( a traditional North Indian drink) known as thandai.
Gianiji ka falooda
Famous for its Rabri Falooda (milk starch and rice noodles served with crushed ice), the shop dates back to the time of India’s independence. Extremely particular about their products quality, the owners manufacture their own ice from filtered water. Lately ice creams have also been included in the menu.
Near the Fatehpuri Mosque are two more famous confectioners – ‘Meghraj and Sons’ and ‘Chainaram’.The former dates back to more than a 100 years whereas the latter was established in 1948. Both shops offer exotic Indian sweets and other fried foodstuffs. |
vakayil k
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chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in central north Delhi, India. The area is the historically important Shahjahanabad between the Lal Qila (The Red Fort) and Fatehpuri Masjid. With the most famous mosque of Delhi Jama Masjid (Delhi) in the vicinity, along with Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Jain Mandir and a lot of small temples, the place witnesses a genuine cultural harmony.
Chandni Chowk's speciality is the variety of its markets and their Indian-ness. From authentic Indian food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1000 kinds, to sarees with chikan, zaree work. There are lots of narrow lanes with many shops selling books, clothing, shoes and leather goods, electronic and consumer goods and what not. The area, even more so than the rest of the city, is congested. This is also a good area for window shopping. It is the location of the original Haldiram's. A particular local delicacy are the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter).
Among the famous mosques in Chandni Chowk are Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid and Sunahari Masjid (literally Golden Mosque). I. |
Gauri Shanker Goel
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Chandni Chowk is the Heart of Delhi. It is the identity of Delhi. We delhites think that living in Delhi is not possible without Chandni Chowk. Because for some or the other reason one has to visit the Chandni Chowk. The flavor or all chat, puris, sweets, golgappas, is in the air all around. People are very warm and helpful. Everything is available at every corner of Chandni Chowk. The METRO link has made it a shopping and eating haven for the visitors. |
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