Daal Chawal

I underestimated Daal Chawal. The warming and hearty description didn't prepare me for the reality. Kashmiri chilli brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. nihari was originally eaten after the fajr morn…

Daal Chawal at this place was fine. The warming and hearty flavour was there but not distinguished. green cardamom was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Pakistani cuisine draws from Mughal court t…