The story of Shan-e-Dilli starts in the late 19th century from an obscure village Mundanwara, hiding in the terrains of Aravalis, when Pandit Shriniwas, with vast knowledge of traditional herbs, spices and elixirs could enhance life without clashing with nature.
Establishing a small shop to purvey the βnukhsasβ the blends of spices and herbs not only to humans but the luxury of those days, the horses, and other domesticated animals to safekeep their health and protect them from common diseases. His blending of whole spices for any dish his customer demanded became so popular that the pockets of old Delhi saw in him a master healer who could make any dish delicious and easy on digestion.