Natraj Dahi Bhalla

"Emerging from the Chandni Chowk metro station, if you follow the mass of humanity taking the 'short-cut' next to a temple, you'll emerge onto the main street of Old Delhi, right next to a small shop with a curiously large crowd. This is the Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala, operating at this spot since before India's independence and serving up some of the most famous chaat - savoury street food - that Delhi has to offer. The dahi bhalla (deep-fried ground lentil balls served with yogurt) and aloo tikki (deep-fried potato cutlets) are definitely worth the hustle, but you can also climb up to the first floor, where Natraj has table service and a (slightly) more elaborate menu." - Delhi Dallying

"Dishes in the chaat family typically run hot and spicy, but dahi bhalla is a cooling member of the group, particularly coveted in the capital’s scorching, endless summers. The fried lentil dumplings (also called vadas in South India) are soaked in water to soften before they’re served in thick, slightly sweetened yogurt. On top you’ll find chutneys like saunth and pudina, and with fresh spices for garnish like cumin, chaat masala, and salt. Natraj is one of the oldest artists of the dish, which is a bit of a Delhi specialty, with dumplings that are light and soft, paired with yogurt that’s a cooling balm to the capital’s chaos. The shop is a small counter stuck in a wall in the teeming lanes of Old Delhi, but it’s hard to miss considering the constant crowds outside at all times." - Sharanya Deepak