Undeniably Delicious & Lavish Desserts You All Should Defo Gorge On In Old Delhi

Of all the richness that Old Delhi offers, most of it comes from the food joints speckled across its busy streets and lanes. Here, the alleys are known by a name and not numbers and are famous for their locally adored dishes. So here's our list of the top 7 desserts Old Delhi has to offer!

P.S. - Folks, some of these places might be closed at the moment, keeping the current situation in mind, so you might want to bookmark this list for later!

1. Jalebi @ Old Famous Jalebi Wala

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As you stroll your way into Chandni Chowk, you would easily find the conspicuously written ‘Old Famous Jalebi Wala’ around a little corner that connects Chandni Chowk with Dariba Kalan. These jalebis are super crunchy on the outside and moist and gooey on the inside and this small booth is undoubtedly the most popular place to indulge in jalebis when in Old Delhi and for good reason!

Where | Old Famous Jalebi Wala - Shop No.1795, Dariba Corner, Chandni Chowk
Call Them | +91 11 2325 6973
Timings | 8 AM - 10 PM

2. Shahi Tukda Near Jama Masjid

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Shahi Tukda is another dish fairly popular amongst people visiting Chandni Chowk; you can find many stalls serving this piping hot dish near Jama Masjid’s food lane. It is prepared by dipping deep-fried bread in condensed milk with saffron and dry fruits in it and is truly delectable!

Where | Near Jama Masjid, Gate No 1

3. Rabri Faluda @ Giani’s Di Hatti

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If you're looking for something cooler, then you must visit a shop by the name of Giani’s Di Hatti. It serves to-die-for Rabri Faluda besides other popular dessert items. This dish is made of condensed milk with lots of dry fruits in it. It's a popular choice, especially during the summer months and we're definitely getting our fill as soon as things get better in the city!

Where | Giani’s Di Hatti - Church Mission Road, Chandni Chowk
Call Them | +91 11 2393 6174

4. Moong Dal Ka Halwa @ Churuwala Marwari Sweet

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Moong Dal Ka Halwa is best had at the Churuwala’s shop, Kucha Mahajani, near the Chandni Chowk Metro Station. It is another tender, mouth-watering sweet preparation made by roasting lentils and then cooking them in clarified butter till it’s glutinous – truly blissful! 

Where | Churuwala Marwari Sweet - 1194, Ground Floor, Town Hall, Kucha Mahajani, Chandni Chowk
Call Them | +91 9711 145 309

5. Daulat Ki Chaat @ Khemchand Adesh Kumar

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You will come across many stalls serving this white and frothy sweet dish which goes by the name of Daulat ki Chaat; it is made by whisking milk to an extent that it forms a light froth. Later, dry fruits, saffron and iced sugar are added to it. It is lightly sweetened and melts instantly on the palate. Many vendors can be found scattered across Old Delhi which serves this dish, especially in Kinari Bazaar, so keep an eye out the next time you land up here!

Where | Khemchand Adesh Kumar - Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk

6. Kulfi @ Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale

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For a rich and delightful dessert, visit Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale in Sitaram Bazaar. Although their offerings resemble your regular kulfi, their consistency is richer in nature and their kulfis are literally nestled INSIDE actual fruits! They also have local flavours such as Mango, Pomegranate, Rose and Saffron which are most famous in India, so it's definitely worth a visit!

Where | Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale - Near, Shop No. 526, Kucha Pati Ram, Sitaram Bazar Road, Chawri Bazar
Call Them | +91 9810 540 106

7. Rabri Khurchan @ Pundit Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan

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Paranthe Wali Gali, though renowned for its fried paranthas, is also a great destination for Rabri Khurchan - another milky, lightly sweetened dish made up of condensed milk. You can even have stuffed paranthas with khurchan or rabri as a filling at this haunt!

Where | Pundit Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan - Shop No. 34, Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk
Call Them | +91 9873 682 978

Can you really call yourself a true Delhiite if you haven’t tried all these? So, shove all your plans aside and head to these places when things get better!