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The Best Places To Be At For Iftar In India

If you’re an absolute food buff, then Ramadan is probably one of your favourite times of the year, even if you’re a non-Muslim. During the month of Ramadan, the streets of India are flooded with the most delicious iftar fare in the evenings. It is hard to skip by these streets without being lured in by the aroma of nihari or seviya. But, if you’re finding a hard time navigating through these bustling streets, this article will help you with that. Here is a list of popular places for iftar in India.

Mumbai

Mohammed Ali Road

Mohammed Ali Road, close to Masjid Station in Mumbai, is one of the most popular places in India for the most delectable iftar food. From tempting seekh kebabs to the adventurous bheja fry, there’s nothing that’s hard to find here. If you are a fan of Arabic or Persian delicacies, this is the place to be at, as it serves amazing shawarmas and other delicacies like kepsa.

Shalimar, Bhendi Bazaar

This joint in Bhendi Bazaar is famous for its mouthwatering kebabs and korma. But, the speciality of this place is its Raan Biryani, which is rice cooked with a whole leg of a lamb.

Delhi

Jama Masjid

The streets outside Jama Masjid are a delight during iftar. Here, you can treat yourself to the taste of taste of North Indian Mughlai cooking along with kormas, kebabs, gosht, nihari and much more. Karim Hotel is especially popular if you’re looking to devour some authentic Mughlai cuisine.

Chandni Chowk

If you’re a vegetarian, then you need not worry, Chandni Chowk has plenty of restaurants to please your taste buds. Kake Di Hatti is famous for hearty vegetarian food, and here you’ll find yourself gorging on classics such as koftas and stuffed naans.

Hyderabad

You can probably say that the entirety of Hyderabad is a place to enjoy iftar. The Nizam cuisine, which is integral to Hyderabad’s culture, is one of the specialities in Hyderabad. The most popular dish which Hyderabad even exports to the Middle East is haleem, a stew made of wheat or barley. Some popular restaurants in Hyderabad include Pista House in Moghalpura, and Madina Hotel in Ghansi Bazaar.

Kolkata

Colootola Mosque

The stalls in this area are famous for iftar and offer Nawabi biryani and kebabs. This is the best place to savour authentic Bengali Nawabi cuisine. If you are a sweet lover, the famous Shahi Tukra is also available in certain stalls.

Zakaria Street

Zakaria Street in Kolkata is famous for all things meaty like ribs, mutton chops, and even their haleem. The Special haleem from Aminia Restaurant is a popular favourite with all the diners here.

 

 

Karthik Nair

Karthik Nair is currently pursuing his degree in Media and Communications and is an avid writer of poetry and articles. His interest lies in travelling and writing about food and culture and hopes one day to bring out the fun aspects of journalism rather than its current dark demeanour.

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