Love desserts? If yes, then the following deserts should be on your list when in Delhi for a tour.
- Black Jalebi at Jama Masjid
Heard of this one before? Yes, as far as mouth-watering jalebis are considered, black is the new orange. An eatery located conveniently near Jama Masjid serves the most appetizing Black Jalebis. It is prepared from mawa instead of the traditional maida used in the regular orange jalebis. This tempting version is super crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside. Of course, it is filled with the customary sugar syrup. These treasured sweet traditions of Old Delhi are priced at just INR 30 for 100 gram. It tastes heavenly. The black jalebis are worth the whole trip to old Delhi.
Available at: Sultan Ji Sweets, Shop no 112, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid
- Coffee Ice Cream at Big Chill
Big Chill is the coolest place to be in Delhi. It serves lip smacking coffee ice cream to keep you cool this summer and tantalize your taste buds. So when are you planning to hit the cool hang out and dig into this frozen delight. Try out this frozen coffee this summer and you’ll crave for more.
Price: RS 110 ++ per cup
Available at: DLF Place Mall, Saket
- Macroons at Cravity
You can’t just have one! These sweets are blazingly colored, mini French delicacies. The chef will meticulously sandwich these together with yummy mushy fillings. One bite into this dessert will bring smile on your face. Macaroons are native of France and recently emerge as the most loved and a staple part of desserts across the globe. Cravity promises a unique variety of Macroons while preserving the original taste and authenticity.
Price: Rs 90 per piece
Available at: A-15A/1, Hauz Khas
- Daulat Ki Chaat at Kinari Bazar
You must get a taste of these clouds of cream! Prepared with love by Babu Ram and his family members, the ‘Daulat ki Chaat’ is a heavenly delicacy found only winter. Daulat ki chaat (meaning ‘snack of wealth’) is perhaps the most delicious and surprising street food of Old Delhi. You would be delighted to get surprised that the chaat does not offer the usual punchy, piquant flavors. The appearance is similar to that of uncooked meringue. It comes in subtle taste in the form of a light foam that melts on the tongue quickly making you relish the taste of sweetness, saffron, cream, sugar, and nuts. The makers whisk milk and cream by hand under full moon light to a delicate froth. The resultant mix is left out on grass. Morning dew will kiss it and the makes will top it with saffron and silver leaf. It is finally served with nuts and bura (unrefined sugar). Prepared only during the coolest months, this dessert is a must have for all. You can enjoy the winter delight until the arrival of Holi.
Price: Rs 30 per plate
Available at: Multiple vendors near Kinari Bazar
- Brownies at Theobroma
Didn’t try these delectable sweet treats? If you haven’t, then you are definitely missing out on something really incredible! Brownies by Theobroma really lives up to its name. These are sinful, chocolaty, mushy, and a piece of heaven in every bite. Theobroma, a Parsi family owned and run bakery in Mumbai was started in the year 2004. All amazing products are prepared from fresh, very high quality ingredients under the expert guidance of the founder chef Kainaz Messman Harchandrai.
Price: Starting from Rs 70++
Available at: Multiple outlets across Delhi NCR
- White Gajar Ka Halwa at Jama Masjid
Ever tried white gajar halwa? When in Delhi on a Golden Triangle India tour package, you must try out this winter specialty prepared from white carrots meticulously sourced from the exquisite valleys of Kashmir. It appears beyond divine and found in the streets of Old Delhi nearby Jama Masjid. Topped with the goodness of khoya and dry fruits, the delicacy is white in color due to the ingredients it is prepared from. So simply dig into this big bowl of goodness and enjoy your trip.
Price: Rs 400 per kg
Available at: Doodh Bhavan, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid
- Fried Oreos from New York Slice
You must get the taste of this amazing treat when in Delhi. This is your own favorite Oreo dipped in pancake batter.
Price: Rs 69++
Available at: Multiple outlets across Delhi NCR.