7 ~ But would I wear it back home? Chandni Chowk - Delhi
Was tempted to buy a Pagdi ... but would I wear it back home?
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Still on foot it was through the fabled area of Chandni Chowk with its narrow alleyways. Yes, very easy to get lost in here!
These are just pooris / puris which are made out of wheat flour, rolled into small discs and deep fried/puffed.
Served with aloo subzi (potato vegetable) or any runny curry (not like chicken masala or paneer masala).
Here is the link to Tripsavvy:
Chandni Chowk, the main street of old Delhi, is a shocking contrast to the wide, orderly streets of New Delhi. Cars, cycle rickshaws, hand-pulled carts, pedestrians, and animals all compete for space. It's chaotic, crumbling and congested, but completely captivating as well. As one of the oldest and busiest markets in India, its narrow winding lanes are full of inexpensive jewellery, fabrics, and electronics.
For the more adventurous, Chandni Chowk is an excellent place to sample some of Delhi's street food. The renowned Karim Hotel, a Delhi dining institution, is also located there.
https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-delhi-attractions-and-places-to-visit-1539209
Everything you've imagined about India being tumultuous and teeming with activity comes to life at Chandni Chowk in Delhi. This prominent thoroughfare and surrounding market area is one of the most crowded places in India. Yet, it's also where you'll get some of the best street food, spices, and bargain goods.
https://www.tripsavvy.com/chandni-chowk-delhi-the-complete-guide-4177530
By chance as it turned out I passed Haveli Dharampura where Eve my travel agent would be staying later next year. The photo of the entrance way is certainly so different to their web site!
http://www.havelidharampura.com/
Look at their “then and now” photos of how the place has been restored.
http://www.havelidharampura.com/then-now/
Down another alleyway where shop after shop were wedding material suppliers. Yes, I was tempted to buy a Pagdi / pugdi/ pagri but, would I wear it back home?
Not knowing how long that I was to spend at the remaining sites today, I wish that I could have spent much more time here as 30 minutes was certainly not enough for my “street photography”.
Back towards the main street and into a tri-cycle for the very short ride back to Jama Masjid and the car.
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