For more than 60 years, a little business in the midst of Delhi's Lajpat Nagar Central Market has been providing what many consider to be the best chole kulche in the city. Siya Ram, a culinary genius has had an incredible journey from Aligarh to become one of Delhi's most renowned street food vendors. This small footpath shop along the park is one of the most popular chole kulche of Delhi.
Hot chole is served with kulche that keeps warm on a tawa, and each plate is a masterfully prepared work of art, adorned with copious amounts of Amul butter and coriander. A considerable amount of raw onions, lemons, and spicy achari chiles are served as accompaniments, and a refreshing glass of boondi raita provides a welcome respite from the heat. The kulchas are fluffy and soft, and the matar are essentially flavour explosions that will definitely keep you coming back for more.
Siya Ram's heritage serves as a reminder that success in the culinary industry isn't just dependent on upscale dining establishments and contemporary settings, even after six decades of operation.
Now that you know where to go when you're wanting Dilli-style street food, you can satisfy all of your cravings with the divine combination of fried kulchas, spicy chole, sliced onions, and pickles!
So, when are you trying this place out?
Where: Unnamed Road, Central Market, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110024.