Jalebi from Chandni Chowk? Yeah, Jalebi is one of the oldest desserts India has and obviously people are very fond of it. This shop is one of the most famous Jalebi shops in Old Delhi and ahead in India. Every winter, people flock to Chandni Chowk for its street foods. One of our favorites is the old famous jalebi wala.

About Old famous Jalebi wala in Chandni Chowk Old Delhi

The shop started anytime near 1905. The recipe is exclusively made and kept secret from other members of the family. Jalebis are cooked in Desi ghee and even they have their own buffaloes to take desi ghee. They use khand in their Jalebis which is a pure form of sugar, instead of ordinary sugar. The Jalebis are very soft, even an old man can eat them easily. There is no sitting in the shop, one has to stand and eat.

What to try at Old Famous Jalebi Wala?

Try Desi Ghee Jalebi, Paneer Jalebi, JMatar Samosa, Jalebi Rabri, Crunchy Jalebi, Aloo Samosa, Lassi

What is Jalebi?

Jalebi is a delicacy that originated in the North-Western part of India. Also known as zeera or zeer halwa, this delicacy consists of two parts: a crispy fried outer shell and soft, sweet, and syrupy liquid on the inside. It comes from the word “zalabia”, a name derived from Persian. The dish was introduced in India by the Mughals and is a popular dish in South Asia, especially in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. Jalebis are two deep-fried essentially flour-based circular coils. It is made of maida (all-purpose flour) and the other of besan (chickpea flour). A sweet syrup or sugar is then drizzled over the chunks.

What is Rabri?

Rabri is a type of Indian Confectionery. It is typically prepared by boiling concentrated sweetened milk over low heat for several hours until it thickens and darkens to a rich caramel color. This version of rabri was invented many years ago in the streets near the famous Chandni Chowk district in Old Delhi, India.

About Chandni Chowk Location

Chandni Chowk is an old market in the walled city of Delhi, India. Located near Delhi Gate next to the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, this historical market is at the heart of Delhi and has been a center for trade and commerce in Delhi since its inception in 1650. We will advise you visit to the shop by local transport, the market is crowded most of the time.