Every year, the streets of Jama Masjid are lit up to celebrate the festival of Ramadan with lots of eateries lined up on the Matia Mahal Road selling authentic Iftari delicacies. Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar in which the Quran was revealed. In this holy month, Muslims across the globe fast from dawn till sunset and offer their prayers daily. Iftar is an evening meal where Muslims break their fast at the time of the sunset which changes daily. Here’s a list of 5 best picks we found on Matia Mahal Road opposite Gate No.1 of Jama Masjid:
1. Nihari at Hilal
To get a taste of the most authentic and delicious Nihari, head straight to Hilal. Order yourself a quarter of Nihari for ₹45 and match it up with one Khameeri roti for ₹5.
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Where: 965, Matia Mahal Rd, Kalan Mehal, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Price: ₹50
2. Chicken Tikka at Aslam Chicken Corner
The shop is a popular spot and usually crowded by locals seen devouring on a plate full of hot steamy tikkas. A half plate of chicken tikkas are smeared with butter and rolled in yogurt that tastes ravishing.
Where: 982, Matia Mahal Rd, opposite Jama Masjid Gate No.1, Old Delhi
Price: ₹220
3. Shahi Tukda at Cool Point
It’s a Mughlai bread pudding with a delectable taste perfect for a dessert. It is served hot and includes bread, milk, khoya and garnished with Pista.
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Where: Bazar Matia Mahal, Matia Mahal Rd, Old Delhi
Price: ₹30
4. Phirni at Cool Point
A rice pudding served with Saffron and nuts, this one is a mouth refresher that can be had as part of dessert.
Where: Bazar Matia Mahal, Matia Mahal Rd, Old Delhi
Price: ₹30
5. Pyar Mohabbat Maza at Nawab Qureshi’s
You’ll be greeted by an everlasting smile at this stall from the man himself, Nawab Qureshi. Nawab Qureshi’s refreshing watermelon shake comes with a catchy name and we can’t get enough of it at just ₹10 per glass. Watermelon chunks are added to rose flavoured milk and ice.
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Where: 540, Bazar Matia Mahal, Matia Mahal Rd, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
Price: ₹10
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First Published: May 30, 2018 11:42 AM