Dum Pukht - New Delhi

Loved it! Great service and food was amazing. Ordered 3 starters between 4 of us and we were full for main course. Kakori kebab was amazing!!

Dinner at Dumpukht, ITC Maurya Dumpukht is name of the cooking technique said to be invented in Lucknow during the days of Nawabs. It is said that during a decade long drought, the Nawab employed people on daily wages of food for labour to construct the Bara Imambard at Lucknow. The meal for them was cooked in huge deghs filled with all ingredients and then sealed with dough and kept on day long slow fire to cook in its own juiced and on Dum (Light Steam Pressure). The Nawab once passing by from there smelled the aromatic fragrance of food and ordered his shah khansama to use this cooking technique in their dastarkhwan. This is how Dumpukht got popularised. Appetizers Dum Pukht Kakori Undoubtedly, this is one of the best Kakori Kabab money can buy anywhere in the world. Dumpukht uses top quality ingredients for their food preparation and that smells and tastes in their food. It was pure pinkish mutton with just a light hint of aromatic spices and saffron. Melt in mouth is an understatement for this kabab. Once you have had Kakori at Dumpukht, anything and everything elsewhere seems inappropriate and substandard. This was served with mini sheermal. Beetroot Tikki This was a combination of beetroot mixed with a daal (most likely soaked, coarsly pureed and sautéed moong daal) with light stuffing in the centre. The texture was very soft but firm to hold its shape. The taste was delicate and creamy. Not a very light appetizer but sort of addictive for a vegetarian. This was served with mini sheermal. Main Course Dal Dum Pukht Mix of Arhar Moong daal with light tempering of whole red chilli, Heeng and jeera in pure ghee, Light and justified to go with an otherwise rich and heavy meal. Murgh Handi Qorma Boneless legs of chicken simmered in brown onion, garlic and yogurt gravy slow cooked with chicken marrow to self thicken. Finally strained to give that silky texture. Fragrance of saffron, rosewater was oozing out and it was garnished with almond silver. Ghuncha wa Qeema Dum Pukht Chopped pieces of cauliflower tempered with asafetida. Lightly cooked with capsicum, ginger and tomato with hint of mild spices. Dumpukht Signature Breads We opted for a plain naan and a garlic naan. IT has excelled in making one of the best naans. So it was an obvious choice. Qasar E Pukhtan Soft cubes of paneer simmered in a silky fresh tomato gravy, flavored with cumin seeds and dried fenugreek leaves. The best a vegetarian can get. Subz Biryani Diced vegetables and basmati rice cooked on Dum in a flavored and fragrant vegetable stock Dum Pukht Biryani Basmati rice simmered with lamb in mace, perfumes and kewra water, finished in a dough sealed handi on Dum. Another signature dish of Dumpukht and one of the best available anywhere. Desserts Gulab Ki Kheer Rice cooked on low heat with milk and rose petals, Garnished with pistachio and silver leaf. Excellent. Service Top class. They make you feel like a real Nawab and pamper you well. If you an old timer, you get that extra attention. We were on a fixed portion meal package but our requests for extra servings of appetizers was accepted with smile and pleasure.

A positively stunning restaurant and amazing experience at Dum Pukht at the ITC Maurya. I stay in this hotel exclusively for this restaurant alone. The overall ambiance is truly special compared even to their sister location at the ITC Grand Maratha in Mumbai. The staff makes a difference here. The Dun Pukht biryani is a signature dish and worth flying around the world to savor. The aroma when the dish is opened is amazing. This is must do restaurant in Delhi

One of the best experience i had ever had out of any India restaurant i have been in the world is gotta be here in Dum Pukht Very authentic Awadhi food with the royal ambience wonderful staff…. We had pleasure to meet the chef also who is simply a magician in his art…. Just one imp thing this restaurant is very busy only take people by reservations…. No walk-in…. So please make your reservation in advance because its a must try restaurant

Brilliant experience and lovely food. In my Top 3 places for food in Delhi. The service was great too.