When there is talk of Paranthas, thoughts immediately turn to the Paranthe Wali Gali in Delhi. Parantha is an Indian home-made bread and is best eaten when it is piping hot, more so during chilly winters. The Paranthas sold in the Paranthe Wali Gali are superb and yummy.

Where is the Paranthe Wali Gali

Parantha may perhaps be the only food in the world to have an entire street named after it! The street (Gali) is opposite Natraj Café in Chandni Chowk market of Old Delhi in India. It is a tourist landmark; hence when on your return from Delhi, you will certainly be asked, “Did you go to Paranthe Wali Gali?”

The Meaning of the Name

Paranthe Wali Gali means ‘the lane of stuffed fried bread’ and is the name of the narrow lane that sells mouthwatering Paranthas. This has been an Indian delicacy for almost three centuries and is believed to exist since the reign of the Mughals. The shops here were actually owned by a family who were Brahmins. But due to family feuds, they separated and set up their own shops.