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TDG: Delectable Delhi from Dusk 'Til Dawn

Monica Bhide

By Monica Bhide
in India: Dining

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bong

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Awesome piece Monica. It's rare that somebody writes about the real street food of any city in India. And well written, too.

hannnah

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Wow. What a fantastic tale!

Trouble is, now I'm really hungry, but I think I have a good idea what tonight's dinner's going to be....mmm, aloo tikki.

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Monica Bhide

Monica Bhide

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Awesome piece Monica. It's rare that somebody writes about the real street food of any city in India. And well written, too.

thanks for the kind words -- i had to pick and choose.. more to come on this tale soon

Monica Bhide

A Life of Spice

Monica Bhide

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Wow. What a fantastic tale!

Trouble is, now I'm really hungry, but I think I have a good idea what tonight's dinner's going to be....mmm, aloo tikki.

thanks Hannah -- our next eG DC party should be around Delhi style Street food -- Balraj are you reading this :biggrin:

Monica Bhide

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Yes -- it was quite a chore eating all that stuff and meeting all those nice people :raz:

I have to thank Ellen Shapiro for inspiring me to click pics -- i feel in love with her work on Mongolia -- it really made me understand the value of food photography. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go --

thanks :smile:

Monica Bhide

A Life of Spice

jogoode

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What a most amazing photojournalistic tour of Delhi street food, Monica. The things you do for us!

Seriously, Monica. I'm so happy you chose to bring such a beautiful piece to TDG!

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anil

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Great pics. You know that breadsandwich pakoras have not changed a bit - There used to be variations of it along with side accompaniments in the small stalls in the outer rng of Cannaught Place some 25 years ago. I gather some are still there.

The AndaParatha walas near IIT & JNU vicinity were famous for feeding hungover folks. and not to mention the Tibetian Dhabas by the Bus Station feeding DU crowd.....

Just got back from South Am, and heading for India this coming week - My only vacation in a year :biggrin:

anil

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I suddenly feel an intense need to go back to India (rather than just my usual gnawing desire).

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Anu

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Great Piece Monica! Having been back to Delhi as well during Christmas - the variety and choice available in just North Indian food never fails to astound me - There are SO many snacks and lesser known food items available, and you did an excellent job of describing the adventure, taste sensations and thrill of a new food find! I can't wait to go back - Will definlety give you my top picks - my parents have been on an aloo parantha mission - determined to find the best paranthas in Delhi - will keep you updated on their finds!

Monica Bhide

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Great pics. You know that breadsandwich pakoras have not changed a bit - There used to be variations of it along with side accompaniments in the small stalls in the outer rng of Cannaught Place some 25 years ago. I gather some are still there.

The AndaParatha walas near IIT & JNU vicinity were famous for feeding hungover folks. and not to mention the Tibetian Dhabas by the Bus Station feeding DU crowd.....

Just got back from South Am, and heading for India this coming week - My only vacation in a year :biggrin:

Hey we look forward to a complete trip report. Have fun

Monica Bhide

A Life of Spice

Monica Bhide

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Great Piece Monica! Having been back to Delhi as well during Christmas - the variety and choice available in just North Indian food never fails to astound me - There are SO many snacks and lesser known food items available, and you did an excellent job of describing the adventure, taste sensations and thrill of a new food find! I can't wait to go back - Will definlety give you my top picks - my parents have been on an aloo parantha mission - determined to find the best paranthas in Delhi - will keep you updated on their finds!

sounds so delicious.. thanks Anu and waiting to read your report on the local finds in NYC

Monica Bhide

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Monica Bhide

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Monica,

Absolutely wonderfull!!!

Waiting for further installments...

Thanks -- I am working on it. I think I will do the paratha piece next that focuses on the types of breads.. lets see.

thanks again.

Monica Bhide

A Life of Spice

anil

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Great Piece Monica! Having been back to Delhi as well during Christmas - the variety and choice available in just North Indian food never fails to astound me - There are SO  many snacks and lesser known food items available,  and you did an excellent job of describing the adventure, taste sensations and thrill of a new food find! I can't wait to go back - Will definlety give you my top picks - my parents have been on an aloo parantha mission - determined to find the best paranthas in Delhi - will keep you updated on their finds!

sounds so delicious.. thanks Anu and waiting to read your report on the local finds in NYC

You meant DEL not NYC,right ? :biggrin:

anil

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