Bittoo Tikki Wala

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"Bittoo Tikki Waale, or BTW, is a West Delhi favorite, serving up a unique aloo tikki made from chana dal (Bengal gram), potatoes, and cashews. BTW’s mixture renders a firm, crunchy tikki, beloved for its extra-crackly exterior that gives way to a soft, spiced inner core. The shop also double-fries its tikki in olive oil — a curious choice since tikkis are usually fried in vegetable oil (Indians consider olive oil a luxurious, healthier way to cook, but it’s fairly inaccessible). Usual toppings are pudina and saunth chutney along with yogurt, but you can ask for your own mix. BTW started off as a small pushcart in the 1990s, but grew into a large brand with franchises across the city. The original store is at Netaji Subhash Place, in the city’s northeast, but the brand’s best loved store is in Janakpuri, in the city’s west. Since BTW is more of a small restaurant than a stall, it’s also a convenient option for anyone who needs a seat indoors to escape the summer heat. A small menu of sweets like gulab jamun and kulfi are also available for dessert." - Sharanya Deepak