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Fafda jalebi is a traditional Gujarati snack that is consumed during Dussehra. It is believed that the Navratri Fast must be broken by consuming something made of gram flour, which is where Fafda comes in. Made mostly from a mixture of chickpea flour, some spices and baking soda, Fafda is a crisp snack relished by individuals of all ages. It is served with crisp deep fried sweet pretzels called Jalebis. This combination is not only a staple of Dussehra, but also a Sunday special breakfast dish in many Gujarati households. The best places for Fafda Jalebi in Delhi are:
Gujrat Namkeen
Located in Paschim Vihar, this shop, like many others on this list, is a one stop solution for all Gujarati snack needs. We sampled the Chashni Wali Gujiya and the Malai Ghewar. Sweet and savory flavors impressed us and we had quite a few things packed and ready to go. Highly recommended!
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Khaman, Dhokla, Chashni Wali Gujiya, Fafda, Namkeen.
Location: 52/A-4, Holland House, Market, Jwalaheri Village, Paschim Vihar, Delhi-110063.
Timing: 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.300
Shri Gujrat Namkeen Bhandar
An old and famous snack shop near Chandni Chowk, this place is ideal for those seeking Gujarati snacks. We ordered the Onion Kachori and Fafda. Savory as expected, but without too much oil, the snacks were freshly made and reasonably priced.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Khaman, Fafda, Khandvi, Samosa.
Location: 3775, Raghu Ganj, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi-110006.
Timing: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.300
Gujarati Namkeen Bhandar
Not a restaurant type deal, but a place to buy snacks in bulk quantities, this place is ideal for those family functions which need plenty of savory food to go around. We had some Dhokla and Mathi packed to go which we tried at home and were impressed by the crispness of the Mathi and texture of the Dhokla.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Thepla, Phaphra, Fafda, Samosa.
Location: Shop No.21, Ratan Vegetable Market, New Delhi, Delhi-110055.
Timing: 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.250
Shree Delhi Gujarati Samaj
This place is primarily a guest house that also provides Gujarati food at subsidized prices. We ordered the Special Thali at Rs.145/- and really liked the variety in it. At a mere Rs.80/-, we had a lot of Fafda and Jalebi packed and ready to go, which we tried at our friend's house. The Fafda melted in our mouths and the Jalebi was so crisp.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Dhokla, Fafda, Thepla, Samosa.
Location: 2, Rajniwas Marg, Near St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Civil Lines, New Delhi, Delhi-110054.
Timing: 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.200
Gujrati Namkeen & Bakers
Located in Kamla Nagar, this place is ideal for Gujarati breakfast and snacks and that too in significant quantities. We tried their Bhel Puri and Dhokla Sev and were really floored by the tangy taste and good quantity. We also had the Khakhra and Fafda which again impressed us and we came away with one more place to return to.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Dhokla Sev, Bhel Puri, Pooran Poli, Thepla, Fafda.
Location: Shop No, 176-D, Opposite Brijwasi Rasgulle Wala, Block C, Kamla Nagar, Delhi-110007.
Timing: 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.100
Jai Bharat Gujarati Namkeen
We went to this place on a hunch and weren't disappointed at all. With all kinds of biscuits, namkeens and snacks with a myriad of flavors and textures, the sheer variety had us reeling for a bit. We tried one of their biscuits and found it very tasty. However, the prices were slightly on the higher side. But the taste alone seems to justify it.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Fafda, Khandvi, Samosa, Khakhra, Khaman, Dhokla
Location: No. 9/42, Badli Road, Sector 15D, Rohini, Delhi-110085.
Timing: 9:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.200
Gujarat Namkeen House
If you crave dhoklas with green chutney or khandvi or any other Gujarati snacks, then this is the place for you. This small bustling store in West Patel Nagar market has it all. From Crispy methi theplas with Pickle to Khakhras, Bhelpuri, Phaphras, Masala Chakris, Chips and biscuits, it's all available here. We had Dhokla and Bhelpuri, both costing a mere Rs.35/- each. Mind blowing taste and quality left us impressed and asking for more.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Dhokla, Sev Puri, Bhelpuri, Gujarati namkeen, Bhujiya, Fafda.
Location: 7/5, Main Market, Near Bata Showroom, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi-110008.
Timing: 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.300
Gujrat Namkeen Bhandar
Another one stop shop for all Gujarati namkeen and snacks in the Rohini area, Gujrat Namkeen Bhandar is the place to be at. Renowned for their homemade Gujarati food and tasty chutneys, we were suggested the Ram Laddoo, Mirch Pakoda and Mix Pakoda with the green chutney by the locals and store patrons and we did not regret our decision one bit after ordering them. The tasty pakodas literally disappeared within seconds of arrival, which is less of a testament to our hogging prowess and more evidence of the tasty food being served at hand.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Khandvi, Thepla, Dhokla, Khakhra, Fafda, Green Chili Pickle.
Location: D-14/231, Sector 7, Rohini, Opposite Metro Pillar no. 411, New Delhi, Delhi-110085.
Timing: 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.200
Gujarat Namkeen Bhandar
With low prices and discounts on all products, this place is ideal for bulk purchases. One of the oldest shops in the area, it is famous for its namkeen. We tried the namkeen and dhokla and were pleasantly surprised at the taste and prices. The place is so famous that it took us quite some time to pay for our order with all the rush and crowd in the shop. We did pick up some Fafda and Thepla for later consumption and relished them at our friend's house.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered:
Location: Sultan Puri, Kirpal Bagh, Part 3, Gujranwala Town, Delhi-110009.
Timing: 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Closed on Mondays.
Cost for two: Rs.200
Gujarati Namkeen Bhandar
This store bears a very similar name to the previous entry but stands all by itself on the merits of the food it serves. It sells some of the best Gujarati snacks in the area at affordable prices. When we entered the Pitampura area searching for some farsan shops, a local recommended this place. The various biscuits and namkeens, including the famous Fafda and Gujarati staples like Thepla and Khakra, enticed us. Consequently, we ordered the Fafda and tasted it before getting more packed to take home with us, and we weren’t disappointed.
Cuisine: Gujarati.
Types offered: Thepla, Fafda, Khandvi, Khakra.
Location: Gopal Mandir Marg, Block KP, Poorvi Pitampura, Pitam Pura, Delhi-110034
Timing: 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.250
Many non-Gujaratis also frequent these places for their dhokla and fafda fix. We were accompanied by a Gujarati friend who knew all about Gujarati food and Farsan shops in Delhi. He did also say that if one is unable to find a single place selling Fafda and Jalebi together, they should get both of them from different shops just like some Gujarati families who don't live near Farsan shops.
