By Devi Poojari
November 25, 2025
New Delhi’s Garam Dharam Dhaba—inspired by the legacy of the deceased Bollywood veteran Dharmendra, who also co-owned the establishment—dishes out delicacies that are rooted in the heartlands. As an ode to his love for Punjabi food, here’s taking a look at some of its signature offerings.
A dhaba-style butter chicken that does not skimp on the richness but doesn’t compromise on the spice either—much like the robustness of the actor’s screen presence.
Winter leafy greens cooked to a mash and simmered with chunks of paneer—the hariyali has been a popular favourite.
Slow-cooked in a clay pot and served in a clay pot, the dal makhani is finished with a dollop of white butter waiting for parathas to be dunked into.
Famed for serving a delicious mutton curry to mop up with rotis and parathas, the meaty preparation contains bone-in chunks that are simmered in a tomato-based gravy.
What’s a Punjabi dhaba without its flatbreads—and a menu that is devoid of butter-laden, stuffed Amritsari kulchas!
Swimming in desi ghee is an understatement for this deliciously buttery dessert that is said to be the perfect ending to a lavish meal.