All one needs when to find comfort in the bone-chilling months is warmth and the taste of the hot-piping food dishes found in the busy streets. Apart from the smoking hot paranthas, dal makhani, and the butter chicken, there are some amazing steaming winter desserts in Delhi that will definitely be a feast to your taste buds.
The Kulhad Milk & Jalebi
The hot crispy Jalebis touching your taste buds in the chilling weather brings the much-required warmth to your soul. What makes the experience even more remarkable is the company of the Kulhad Doodh perfect to warm hands while you slurp. So, what are you waiting for? Go and try out the dish at the Old Famous Jalebi Wala in Chandni Chowk.
Where: Dariba Corner-Chandni Chowk
Gajar ka Halwa
It is almost impossible to not talk about the legendary Gajar ka halwa when talking about the mouth-watering desserts in Delhi. Made in pure desi ghee, this dish can be eaten with a lot of sides including milk, and vanilla ice cream. What adds more flavor to the already lip-smacking dessert is the garnishing of halwa with almonds and pistachios. Find this winter dessert treat in Delhi at the famous Giani's Di Hatti in Chandni Chowk. However, there are various other places where you can try your hands on.
Where: Church Mission Road, Shahjahanabad, Katra Ghel, Khari Baoli-Shiv mishthan bhandar-- kanwarji’s
Moong Dal ka Halwa
A traditional Rajasthani dish that the Delhi people have been savoring for years is the moong dal halwa. Found in almost all celebratory occasions this sweet dish is prepared in pure ghee with nutrients that can keep the flu and cold away.
Where: Kaleva gol market
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Gulab Jamun
Nothing replaces the taste of the classic Gulab Jamun. The dessert is dipped in sugar syrup giving the perfect juicy and sweet taste. The warmth of Gulab Jamun is all one wishes for the frosty days in Delhi.
Where: Shiv Mishthan Bhandar & Chaina Ram Sindhi
Chikki
Chikki, the Indian energy bar is one of the dishes that anyone can munch on anytime. It is healthy, heavy, and delicious. Try these loaded peanuts and jaggery bar at old Delhi's Kothi Shri Mandir or the Kanwarji’s dessert shop in Chandni Chowk. To beat the Dilli Ki Sardi, Chikkis is a must!
Where: Kothi Shri Mandir, old Delhi. Kanwarji’s dessert shop in Chandni Chowk. Lal chand rewri.
Cheese and chocolate fondue
The combination of fresh fruits, hot brownies, and marshmallows dipped in smoking hot chocolate and cheese sauce will make you lick your fingers. Away from the traditional classic desserts found, cheese and chocolate fondue promise to blow you away by its taste.
Where:The Blue Door Café. Chew - Pan Asian Cafe. Choco Vault.
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