When it comes to exploring a new place, nothing brings out the soul of a city like its delicious street food, discovered Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com as he explored the streets of Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh on his stomach.
Chole Kulche makes for a scrumptious and filling breakfast on a wintery Delhi morning! Spicy, tangy channa served with soft, often stuffed flatbread.
This winter speciality can be seen all over Delhi. Unlike the other chaats, this is a blend of milk froth, saffron, mawa, powdered sugar and nuts. It's made by churning creamy milk for long hours to form a cloud of foam, which is then preserved on ice and served with nuts and sugar powder. Unimaginably light and delightful.
A visit to the legendary Karim's in Old Delhi is a must, where you can watch Chicken Seekh being grilled in front of you!
Fragrantly deep-fried in ghee, at the famous, bustling Parathewali Galli in landmark Chandni Chowk, Delhi, it is served with a gravy Aloo Ki Sabzi, sweet and sour chutneys, sliced salad and variety of pickles.
How can a trip to the Delhi be complete without puffed-up footballs of Bhature served with Chole?
A ten by five, hole-in-the-wall eatery in Old Delhi had everything you could imagine on their menu, ranging from parathas, dosas, bhajiyas to sweets like jamuns and malpua.
This shop has been frying up potato, onion, brinjal, and even lotus stem bhajiyas for over six decades at Ram Ghat in Haridwar. Sushil Kumar's grandfather had started this business some time in the 1960s
Deep fried kachoris, served with ragda (white pea curry), sweet and spicy chutneys, topped with onions makes for a PERFECT snack when in Haridwar!
Thick, creamy, and freshly-prepared rabdi is a perfect companion for an evening by the Ganga in Haridwar.
Rasgullas, Gulab Jamuns, Lassis and different kinds of pedas can be found in abundance on the streets of Haridwar. You should seek them out ;)
Wintery nights were made warmer in Rishikesh by delicious bowls of Gajar Halwa.
Bakery On Wheels serving delicious Nan Katai or cookies in Rishikesh. Best enjoyed with a cup of chai or coffee!