Overview
- Signature Dishes: Sohan halwa
- Opening Times & Days: 10am to 10pm, daily
- Address: Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Contact: N/A
- Reservation: No
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Summary
Located in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, Ghantewala Sweets is one of the oldest halwais (traditional sweet shops) in India, having been in operation since 1790. In the past, it catered for the rulers of India, from the Mughal emperors to recent Presidents and Prime Ministers of India such as Jawaharlal Nehru and his grandson Rajiv Gandhi. Today, it is popular for its Sohan Halwa and other varieties of Indian sweets.
Ghantewala Sweets Delhi
Located in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, Ghantewala Sweets is one of the oldest halwais (traditional sweet shops) in India, having been in operation since 1790. In the past, it catered for the rulers of India, from the Mughal emperors to recent Presidents and Prime Ministers of India such as Jawaharlal Nehru and his grandson Rajiv Gandhi. Today, it is popular for its Sohan Halwa and other varieties of Indian sweets.
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It was founded by Lala Sukh Lal Jain who had arrived in the walled city of Delhi from Amber, India, a few years after Scindhia restored Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. According to legend, Ghantewala got its name from Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II himself who asked his servants to get sweets from the ghante ki neeche wali dukaan (Shop below the bell) shop, which in time got shortened to simply ‘Ghantewala’. In those days, the area was sparsely populated and the Emperor who used to live in the Red Fort could hear the toll of the bell for the school which was located in near the shop.
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The Lala began by selling Mishri Mawa, a Rajasthani specialty. Today, they have around 40 to 50 different varieties of sweets that they keep changing according to the season or festivals, according to Sushant Jain, who is a seventh generation descendant. According to him, the ‘Sohan Halwa’ is a favourite of patrons from as far away as the Gulf. Pista Burfi and perennial favourite like Motichoor ki Ladoo, Kalakand, Karachihalwa and snacks like Makkan Choora are also popular among the patrons. Today, they also sell traditional Indian snacks, like namkeen, samosa, kachori besides festive sweets like gujiyas during Holi.
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The family split a few decades ago and another branch opened close to the Parathe Wali Gali also in Chandni Chowk. This shop has since changed its name to Ghantewala Confectioners run by a descendant, Nirmal Jain.
