Dum Pukht – Savor the Traditional Culinary
Seal the meats in a pot, called degh or handi, and cook them over slow fire – this hundreds of years old technique of slow oven cooking kept many Nawabs and royals amused. A significant role is played by the handpicked herbs and spices that add intense flavours and aromas to the food being cooked. Dum Pukht restaurant in Delhi discloses this well-preserved secret to one and all.
What’s on the Palette?
A small glimpse at the restaurant’s menu can tantalize your taste buds. Shorba, qorma and kebab are among the best in the list. Qaliya, salan and nihari are other specialities you must order. All sorts of biryanis, pulaos and breads accompany the most celebrated preparations from the restaurant’s kitchen. Everything is finer-licking good and at lip-smacking best. Complete the experience with your choice of wines and whiskeys.
Dine the Royal Style
One aspect that adds worth to dinning at Dum Pukht is the place’s extraordinary ambience. Gold leaf embellishments on white walls, graceful use of marble and furnishings in the shades of gold and royal blue render the whole settings completely eye-pleasing. Crystal chandeliers and zardozi ceiling pankhas (fans) enliven the old royal world charm.
Visitors’ Details
Location: Dum Pukht, ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Delhi
Timings: Monday to Saturday – 07:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Sunday – 12:30 p.m. to 02:45 p.m. and 07:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Cost for Two: INR 2,500