Highway Masala, Delhi/Agra 01-2015

It isn't actually in Agra nor Delhi. But the only reason you'll actually stop here is because you are driving between Delhi and Agra and need somewhere to stop for lunch and a toilet. I've heard that all taxi drivers (all over the world really) get commission to bring in roadtripping guests, but I can't imagine this one would as the prices are simply too cheap. Additionally all the other people eating there at this time were Indian, but I'd assume the large parking area would also cater to tourist buses.

There is a nice outdoor seated area in a small garden. An elderly Indian man started asking me about Australia and his friends that live there. I was suspicious of his intentions at first, but it turned out he was being inquisitive and polite and then went about the rest of his day. A father and daughter were dressed immaculately busking in traditional Rajasthani clothes and it's a shame they had disappeared before I managed to get a photo. Unfortunately I didn't see anyone else during the Rajasthan trip who was dressed like this (surprising lack of buskers in tourist areas).

The outdoor area serves cheap as chips quick snacks. The inside seated area is perhaps catered toward the less adventurous or more ravenous, with hot meals cooked to order.

- Bread Pakora – fried bread filled with a unexpected blend of peas;
- Raj Kachori – fried ball filled with potato, topped with yoghurt, pomegranate, coriander sauce, sugar syrup. Wonderful combination of flavours and textures with bright visual appeal;
- Vegetable Biryani – for a roadside pitstop, this was surprisingly good and possibly the best of the trip with minimal oil and excellent vegetable flavours.

I wouldn't have expected to ever say this, but I actually recommend stopping here during the 4 hour Delhi to Agra trip. I'm not sure what other options there are, but this is certainly satisfying and well priced.