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A Khasta Kachori vendor serving one of Old Delhi's most popular street food snacks near Jama Masjid. The vendor operates from a blue-painted cart with the words "Lal Quila ki Mashoor Khasta Kachori" written on it, a familiar sight in this part of the city. Fresh khasta kachoris being served in traditional leaf bowls (dona). Each serving is prepared by crushing the crisp, deep-fried kachori and topping it with spicy potato curry, tangy chutneys, and other traditional accompaniments. The vendor uses large metal containers to store the kachoris and keep the curry warm while serving customers. Street food stalls like this are a regular part of the food culture around Jama Masjid and Old Delhi, where visitors and locals gather to enjoy traditional North Indian snacks throughout the day.
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