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Basha Halwawala: Chennai’s 80 yr-old sweet shop famous for its 'Dum Ka Roat'

"Can't find this halwa Taste in anywhere in world"

The Triplicane-based sweet shop is known for its Dum Ka Roat, a halwa delicacy which is crusty on the outside and hot and soft on the inside.

The Dum ka Roat, a glorious sweet born in the city has lured halwa lovers from different continents to Chennai, and in particular to one specific shop in Triplicane.  Located on 9/2 Fakir Sahib Road, Basha Halwawala or Basha Halwa Kadai is an unassuming little sweet shop which has gained unimaginable popularity for its halwa. Having finished 80 odd years in the sweet business, Basha’s has dished out consistently mouthwatering halwas, day after day for decades.

The shop sells 19 sweets in total including all-time sweet hits such as the flaming orange carrot halwa and bitter gourd halwa. The Kesar, Beetroot and Badam halwas too adorn the glass shelf alongside regular items such Paal and Pika Kova, Mysore Paak, Laddu (both normal and special varieties) Baadusha, Pedas and juicy fat Jangris.

A brief history in halwa

Moinuddin Jalal the owner of Basha Halwa that it was his great grandfather, the eponymous Basha Sahib, who launched the shop and commercialised the Dum ka Roat. Before that, the dish was made in Muslim households on special occasions and festivals.

“Basha Sahib started the shop right here nearly 80 years ago. Now they have expanded a little bit.

But contrary to what fans and patrons of Basha’s believe, there is no secret ingredient to the Dum Ka Roat sold here. The trick lies entirely in the baking of the dish - a process which takes 3-4 hours and quite a few helping hands.

Note :- if you are sweet lovers and staying at Chennai so I sure that you are missing one of the best things in Chennai.hurry up go there and taste it.

Even though they are giving for taste as well.

Being as Outsider of Chennai like me basically from North India , when ever we want to visit our home town so all are asking what is famous and special things from Chennai you brought. So I used to give this halwa.

Thanks for your time.

Disclaimer : this thing is my personal experience what I...

Basha Halwawala is a 100-year-old sweet shop in Triplicane, Chennai. It is famous for its Dum Ka Roat halwa, a traditional halwa made with semolina, milk, sugar, and ghee.

The halwa is cooked in a coal-fired oven until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside. It is then sprinkled with muskmelon seeds and served warm.

I had the opportunity to try the Dum Ka Roat halwa at Basha Halwawala, and I was very impressed with the taste. The halwa was sweet and creamy, with a slightly crunchy texture. The muskmelon seeds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.

The service at Basha Halwawala is also very good. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they are always happy to answer your questions.

Overall, I would highly recommend Basha Halwawala to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic halwa in Chennai.

Here are some of the pros and cons of Basha Halwawala:

Pros:

Delicious Dum Ka Roat halwa Friendly and helpful staff Affordable prices Convenient location Cons:

Can be crowded during peak hours The seating is limited Overall:

Basha Halwawala is a great option for anyone looking for a delicious and authentic halwa in Chennai. The food is consistently good, the service is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Here are some tips for getting the best experience at Basha Halwawala:

Go during off-peak hours to avoid the crowds. Be prepared to share a table if it is busy. Order the Dum Ka Roat halwa, as it is the shop's specialty. Enjoy the traditional atmosphere of this...

Original Basha halwa wala is the best place for a traditional Muslim sweet called "Dum ka roth". My wife and eldest son love it and everytime we visit we take back a few kilograms of it. So this time I bought 7 kgs of it and after distributing some of it to my family in Chennai, I lugged 4 kgs to Chicago.

The sweet which is a halwa, in semi solid form and is packed in a butter paper and put in a laminated box and tied with a string. However in an aircraft, it is likely to get squeezed and squashed and likely to squeeze out of the box. So I had to pack it in plastic bags to keep my clothes safe. Another thing to note is the paper tends to get soggy with passage of time and clings to the halwa after we freezed it.

The shopkeeper did not have plastic sheets to pack the halwa, there by preventing the sogginess. Their box is perhaps not the best for overseas shipping.

All said and done, the halwa is the best in the world and I am happy to have brought over enough to last us a few weeks. Like the superstar Rajni says in Basha, "Basha oru dhadave sonna, nooru dhadave sonna madri". If you taste Original Basha's dum ka roth, you will not like...