After Diwali on our way back from Ambala, we stopped in Delhi to spend a few days with friends. One of my favourite places, Delhi is India's second largest city and home to more than the entire population of Canada. Pranav and I, along with Anshul, Swati and Tanveer decided to spend an afternoon at Delhi's famous food plaza and craft bazaar Dilli Haat. The bazaar houses craft stalls from all over India, and in 2003, the market became fully wheelchair accessible - a rarity in India. The goods range from sandalwood carvings to camel-skin footwear; from sophisticated drapery and fabrics, to beads, gems, and brassware. The food plaza offers numerous kiosks representing each state of India, and granting a variety of tastes. It was here that Pranav and I enjoyed our usual Dilli Haat speciality: vegetarian momos.
Momos are simple Tibetan-style dumplings made from a white flour-and-water dough. They are filled with vegetables, meat, or a combination of both. The dumplings are cooked by steaming them over a clear broth which is served alongside them with chili sauce. Momos can also be pan or deep fried. According to Wikipedia, momos are commonly served in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Mehgalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and even West Bengal.
Standing at Momo Mia, the Tibetan food stand, Pranav and I decided to try something new as well. Looking at the menu board, our eyes fell onto the soup category: Thukpa. I had no clue what it was, but it came in a vegetarian option so we ordered one. What came was a flavourful broth with rice noodles and a variety of vegetables floating in the giant bowl. The broth was mild, but hearty, and my tongue was able to discern ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. The amount seemed more than we could handle, but somehow we slurped away and the bottom of the bowl came sooner than we expected.
Next week, we're both heading to Toronto, my hometown, for a visit. I can't wait to eat my Mum's cooking.
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