Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) is one of the most popular street foods in Delhi, India. Check out my Delhi travel guide – http://migrationology.com/delhi-travel-guide-ebook/
As soon as I arrived to Delhi, India, I immediately noticed Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे also called chana bhatura), and after having my very first bite and meal of the dish, I knew that I was in love. Chole (छोले) is the name used for a spicy chick peas stew or curry. It’s slow simmers so the chick peas are soft, yet still retain some of their texture, mixed with plenty of ghee, and then the perfect amount of masala spices are added to make it extremely flavorful. A bhature (भटूरे) is the other part of chole bhature, it’s the deep fried bread, or a poori (puri) to be exact that the spicy chick peas are eaten with. So when I was in Delhi, India, I enjoyed this dish at many different locations, but on one of my last few days in the city I decided to check out a famous establishment known as Sita Ram Diwan Chand. Located in Paharganj, near the New Delhi railway station and the popular backpacker budget accommodation section of the city, it wasn’t hard to locate. Also, the sign is bright red on the outside so it’s quite easy to spot when you’re walking through Delhi.
As soon as I stepped foot into Sita Ram Diwan Chand, I was immediately overwhelmed by the glorious aroma coming from their Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे). It was incredible and I honestly couldn’t wait to eat. They are massively popular with local Delhi residents. Many customers come to Sita Ram Diwan Chand with huge takeaway order and they restaurants also packaged their food up to deliver to offices during the lunchtime hours. Luckily we arrived before it was too busy and crowded and I ordered just the classic. Now one thing that is different at this restaurant is that the bhature is not puffy like a pillow like it is on most of the street food stalls in Delhi. Instead it’s more flat like a chapati, but the poori is stuffed with bits of paneer cheese and spice to make it even more mouthwatering delicious!
My plate of Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) took just a few seconds to whip up. The vendor grabbed a fresh scoop of the spicy slow stewed chickpeas from the center of the pan. The thick gravy like chickpeas were oozing with flavor. The other cook heated up a could of bhatures to complete my dish. After receiving and paying you then find a table which are all standing tables and dig in. The great thing was that there were garnished like pickles and chilies on every table that went extremely well with the dish. I had Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) a number of times when I was in Delhi, and this was by far the best and tastiest version I had. It was actually luscious, so creamy and rich that it melted in my mouth and the deep fried bread was so flavorful from the spices, coriander, and paneer cheese. The combination was spectacular. This was a completely vegetarian meal, but it sure was packed with calories!
Sita Ram Diwan Chand
What to eat: There’s really only one thing to eat here: chole bhature (they also call it chana bhatura) which costs an affordable 30 INR ($0.56) and you’ll LOVE it!
How to get there: The restaurant is located in Paharganj (Main Baazar, the budget backpacker area) which is just west of New Delhi Railroad station and Metro Station. From the Main Bazar road (Baba Namdev Marg), walk to Rajguru Marg T-intersection. Head north, and walk straight for about 200 meters or so. You’ll see the red sign for Sita Ram Diwan Chand on your left hand side.
Address: 2246, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, New Delhi
Open hours: 8 am – 5 pm daily
Delhi food map: http://goo.gl/maps/XpYp8
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his facial expressions are awesome….
It is really mouthwatering
Hey Mark, I can't wait for my northern India trip next month, I literally booked a hotel near this so I can try it out when I get there!
Please Visit Lucknow, INDIA & i Bet, you'll love the BIRYANI'S & other NAWABI DISHES
Came across ur vids great stuff enjoy watching them!
Oh im sure the man mixing the chic pea curry says get him out maybe im wrong ? at around 35 seconds…
This was your first video I watched, and after that I became regular visitor to your channel and video. Come to Bangalore sometimes Mark. You will enjoy the food here.
The song playing in the background is 'Good Morning, Mumbai' by Ilya Kaplan & Stan Fomin
The real mark wiens. The one I started following. Now he is a fake and says Pakistan is a hospitable country with rich cuisine for a little money he is making by lying to everyone. Pathetic.
My most favourite.. thanks Mark.. loved it!
Soo cute…..u r ….?????mark…..?
Ye to mera huaa bhetura dikh rha hai ?
Please come to Patiala Punjab. We also have many delicacy's.
Damn his pronounctions of Indian foods are spot on
This is the first time Mark is speechless. You need to visit the northern parts of India to experience more of this.
Mark's reactions be like ??????
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I like ur expression when u feel the taste
hi mark.. see ur video with subtitles at the end.. so funny.. translation went wrong. It displayed like "finally I had my toilet but today that was dangerously tasty" haha..
dont like your expressions man youre ridiculously hilarious but i loved your videos
The way he eats and express it yaar bhukh lag jaati hai
Right now I miss my country and the food so much when you come from a country like India it’s hard not to miss Indian food while living in a foreign land
his expression ???
in your previous life probabaly you were indian , may be.
dangerously tasty ….. hmmm i wanna eat that right now
Im very happy for you coming india and enjoy indian food
Your feedback for indian foods as good results to you then thank you so muchh about of me this is dhruv sean from india as a youtuber for wines (comedy) video
Seriously sucks his expressions.. what kind of expression is that every food yu tasted suckinnggggg expression
Please try nali nihari , Malai boti, Gulab Jammun , rasmalai
1:35 OMG his expressions were sooo amazing?
Welcome in India Mark come again to taste some more delicious foods
His facial expression after taking a bite food is so silly
All unhealthy food
You put a lot of efforts in your videos, respect the local traditions, culture and cuisine. I am happy that your channel is doing good. Greetings from India
Bhatura is hell yummy when its freshly fried
Please visit Punjab ……you will find lot of food varieties there.
You are a cutie.
Nice
yummy
Why always same reaction on every food man? Actually u don't know anything about food
Yummyyy