Kofta Curry at Karim’s Old Delhi

Kofta Curry at Karim’s, Old Delhi (Interior): At the legendary Karim’s, spiced lamb koftas (meatballs) bathed in a rich, creamy tomato and onion gravy arrive piping hot, paired with soft butter naan and crisp fried onions. Sides include cool boondi raita and tangy green chutney. Waiters in traditional dark sherwanis with embroidered collars attend amid ornate Mughal-style archways and deep red drapes. Golden lantern light filters through carved jaali screens, mingling with the aroma of saffron and ghee. A documentary photographer, with a 35mm lens, captures the glistening kofta spheres, steam spirals, and animated groups relishing heritage cuisine—evoking Mughal culinary grandeur alive in Old Delhi.