After enduring the scorching heat of Delhi summer, winter has finally blessed us! Late-night bonfires hugs of warm chai are the must-have experiences of winter. As the season of joy approaches, and the frosty winds have stripped the last leaves of the trees, it is time for steaming hot chai and pakodas.
So, where can you find these crunchy hot pakodas with chai for the perfectly cozy winter evening? After scouring the city of Delhi for these amazing little fritters, I have curated a list for all you chai-pakoda lovers.
1. Mohan Pakoda Corner, Vivek Vihar
Address : B- Block Market, Vivek Vihar, New Delhi
What type of fritters are you looking for? Onion, potatoes, brinjal, chilli, paneer? Mohan Pakoda Center has all of them for you severed piping hot with a cutting chai.
2. Parmjeet Fish Pakodawala, Moti Nagar
Address: WZ 1, Opposite Metro Station, Basai Darapur Road, Moti Nagar, New Delhi
All you pescatarians who would go to far off limits to find that perfect fish, this found the best place to satiate your hunger. Don't forget to try their King fish and Pomfret fresh off the tandoor with green chutney!
3. New Vishal Corner, Nehru Place
Address: G 4, Vishal Building 95, Nehru Place, New Delhi -19
The hot oil wok keeps serving pakodas to every passerby. Their bread and paneer pakodas pull crowds from all over the city.
4. Pakoda Street, Lajpat Nagar
Address: Central Market, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi-24
When you step your foot in Lajpat Nagar you will be overwhelmed by choice in the Pakoda Wali street of Lajpat Nagar.
5. Khandani Pakode Vala, Sarojini Nagar
Address: Ring Road Market, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi-23
A family run business that has been serving hot pakodas to Delhites since ages has to be on your list too. They serve, lotus, cucumber, potato, cabbage, onion, chilli, egg plant, paneer and bread pakodas. More than enough options, right?
6. Senor Dhan Singh, Yusuf Sarai
Address: 8/15, Mandir Wali Gali, Yusuf Sarai Main Market, Delhi-06
The Paneer pakodas here hit different The secret of the pakodas lie in the homemade tamarind chutney that is spread on the insides of the bread which is then stuffed with potatoes and a whole slice of paneer.
7. Dilli Haat
Address: Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi-23
A place that is endorsed by the Delhi Tourism Board itself has to be on the list. A multi cultural place, sit in the center of the Haat to enjoy the passing fleet of tourists.
8. Chache de Pakode, Kalkaji
Address: DDA Flats, Opposite Rajiv Gandhi Park, Govindpuri, Kalkaji, New Delhi
A place where no individual visits just once, this every Delhiite's favourite. Chache de Pakodes have been in business since 20 years and serving happy customers.
9. Kakkar Pakoda Stall, Karol Bagh
Address: Opposite IP Jewellers, Bhagwati Marg, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-05
A day of shopping in Karol Bagh means a mandatory stop at the Kakkar Pakoda Stall. The aroma entices every passerby who can then enjoy a wide verities of Pakodas such as potato, onion, chilli, and spinach.
10. Triveni Terrace Cafe, Mandi House
Address: 205, Tan Sen Marg, Opposite FICCI Auditorium, Mandi House, New Delhi-01
The perfect place for "chai pe charcha", stop by the Triveni Trerrace cafe for some gossip at reasonable prices.
11. Cafe Lota, Pragati Maidan
Address: National Crafts Museum, Gate No. 2, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-01
Looking for the perfect location for a date? Look no further. Let the rains, the pakodas and the ambience do it's job.
12. Pakode Wali Dukaan, Karol Bagh
Address: 120-121, Netaji Subhash Market, Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh
As the sun sets, you'll see people leaving this shop with packages of pakodas. Their speciality are the Karela (Bitter gourd) Pakodas that taste heavenly and not bitter at all.
13. Jaipur Namkeen Bhandar, Old Delhi
Adress: Delhi Gate, Netaji Subhash Marg, Chatta Lal Mian, Chandni Mahal, Old Delhi, 110002
The bread pakodas here disappear faster than your favourite band's tickets. The crispy pakodas are always served hot.
14. Ghaseeta Pahanwal Pakodewala, Old Delhi
Address: Parathewali Gali Tiraha, New Road, Old Delhi
Always unloading a hot batch of pakodas, the Pahanwal's pakodes are definitely worth a visit.
So, "jab tak mausam hai suhana" visit these guilty pleasures of the season and make the most of it.
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