Some call them golgappa, some call them panipuri. In West Bengal, they call the same stuff phuchka. However, if you want to savor the best them, you must come to Delhi. Few in India can claim that they do not know what this stuff is. From Gen-Ex to Gen-Next, nobody can claim that they have never tasted the stuff in their life.
Where to find Golgappas in Delhi
If you have somehow missed these golgappawalas, let me tell you where you can find them. They are found in every small and big market. Try for them in your local shopping hub or at Chanadni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar, Sadar Bazaar, Lajpat Nagar, Central Market, Gol Chakkar Market, Kalkaji and wherever else. Then again, many sweet shops also sell golgappas along with other chats.Oh Golgappa? What is that?
The Best Way to Savor Golgappa
In general golgappas are made with semonila (suji or rava). Sometimes flour (maida) is added to it. It is then mixed with baking soda and kneaded with warm water… but what will you do with the recipe?Make them at home? But the best way to savor golgappas is to go to the street corner and stand in a semicircle with your friend. The golgappawala will take turns to serve you. What is more, he will also customize it according to your taste.You want really hot golgappa? He will happily add more chilly to the stuffing. Then he will make a hole in the middle of the golgappa and fill it with the stuffing and then with that savory liquid we call golgappe ka pani (spicy jaljeera/ mint water) and pass on to you. You want it sukha? Without that pungent water? He will gladly oblige. Ask for a meethi papdi and some extra paani please!
Best Golgappa Joints in Delhi
Birria
Address: 19, Green Ave St, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070
Phone: 098183 36778
Shree Ram Chat & Golgappa Point
Address: 88D, Gitanjali Malviya Nagar Rd, Shvalik, DDA Flats, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017
Pappu chaat wala
Address: 1554, Main Bazar Rd, Bazar Sangatrashan, Mantola Mohalla, Kaseru Walan, Paharganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110055
Chaat Point
Address: 392, Sector 8, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110022
Bangla Sweet House
Address: 115-117, Bangla Sahib Marg, Gole Market, New Delhi
Prabhu Chaat Bhandaar
Address: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, UPSC Office Lane, Mansingh Road, New Delhi
Prince Chaat
Address: M 29/5, 1st Floor, M Block, Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), New Delhi
Evergreen Sweets
Address: S-29 &30, Main Market, Green Park, New Delhi
Bhimsain's Bengali Sweet House
Address:27-29, Bengali Market, Mandi House, New Delhi
Rasili Chaat
Address: DDA Market, Bersarai, JNU Road, JNU, New Delhi
Raju Chaat Corner
Address: House 1441, Balmiki Mohalla, Gali 13, Tughlakabad Village, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi
Atul Chaat Corner
Address: H-44, Main Market, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Bobby Tikki Wala
Address: G-3, Vardhman Rajdhani Plaza, Near Metro Pillar 98, New Rajdhani Enclave, Preet Vihar, New Delhi. Multiple other outlets.
Golgappas in Upscale Restaurants
In these restaurants, they will serve the golgappas, stuffing and the water separately and you will have to do the mixing. Did you know that Punjabi by Nature, a restaurant chain in Delhi offer vodka instead of the tangy water with golgappas.
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