Munna Lal Dal Moth
Snacks · Namkeen · North Indian Savoury · Street Food
Avg. for two
₹180
Hygiene
★★★★☆
Wait time · Weekend
10m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Munna Lal Dal Moth in Kinari Bazaar is one of Agra's most revered namkeen shops — a heritage institution that has produced what many locals and food writers consider the city's finest Agra Dalmoth for decades. The signature dalmoth is Agra's most iconic savoury snack: a crunchy fried lentil and dried-pea mix spiced with cumin, coriander, dried chilli, and a house blend of whole spices that distinguishes each shop's recipe. Munna Lal's version is particularly well-balanced — neither too oily nor too dry, with a precisely calibrated heat that builds gently. Sold by weight in loose and sealed formats; the sealed packs travel well internationally.
Signature Dishes
What to order — with current INR pricing
Agra Dalmoth (Loose)
₹120आगरा दालमोठ (खुली)
Freshly prepared dalmoth sold by 250g weight — crispier than sealed packs, best consumed within a week; the correct choice for immediate eating.
Agra Dalmoth (Sealed)
₹160आगरा दालमोठ (सील्ड)
Vacuum-sealed dalmoth in travel-ready packaging — shelf life of 30+ days; the best Agra edible souvenir for international travellers.
Mathri
₹80मठरी
Flaky fried savoury shortbread spiced with ajwain and black pepper — sold by weight; the classic dalmoth accompaniment.
Masala Peanuts
₹60मसाला मूँगफली
Fresh-fried peanuts coated in the house spice blend — crunchy, hot, and sold in paper cones as an immediate street snack alongside purchases.
Hygiene & Comfort›
- Seating
- Takeaway only
- Washroom
- None on-site
- Hygiene
- ★★★★☆ (4/5)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 5m · Weekend: 10m
Payment & Logistics›
- Payment
- Cash
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Opening Hours
- 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
How to Reach
In Kinari Bazaar, in the heart of the old city. Cycle-rickshaw from Taj East Gate costs ₹50–70 (15 minutes). Auto-rickshaw from Agra Cantonment Station costs ₹90–110 (15 minutes). Combine with Rawatpara Spice Market (2-minute walk).
Pro Tip
Buy both the loose and sealed varieties — eat the loose dalmoth immediately while in the bazaar and take the sealed pack home. Ask the vendor to open a fresh batch rather than scooping from the display tin — fresh batches are crispier. Compare with Bhagat Halwai's dalmoth to develop a personal preference: Munna Lal's has more heat, Bhagat's is milder.