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  Commencement: Welcome to the vibrant culinary scene of Oakland, California, where every bite tells a story and every meal is an adventure. Among the plethora of dining options, Royal Kitchen Indian Restaurant stands out as a beacon of flavor and authenticity. Join us as we delve into the exquisite world of Indian cuisine and explore why Royal Kitchen is hailed as one of the best restaurants in Oakland, CA, offering an unparalleled lunchtime experience. Uncovering the Culinary Gem: Royal Kitchen Indian Restaurant Nestled in the heart of Oakland, Royal Kitchen Indian Restaurant beckons food enthusiasts with its enticing aromas and inviting ambiance. As you step through our doors, you are transported to the rich tapestry of India, where centuries-old culinary traditions meet modern innovation. A Taste of Royalty: The Best Restaurants in Oakland, CA In a city renowned for its diverse culinary landscape, Royal Kitchen shines as a culinary gem, earning its place among the best re

This stir-fried Aloo Palak is a simple, wholesome and delicious dish that Indians enjoy at home. It can be quickly made with minimal ingredients and served in a number of ways to eat. You can cook it at home and enjoy it with rice and dal, some roti and sweet yogurt for lunch or with hot parathas for breakfast. No matter what time of the day you eat it, it gives you the comfort that many rich and fancy dishes sometimes fail to offer. Spinach and potatoes being the main ingredients, this dish is super healthy, too. Need the recipe? Here you go! Ingredients to cook 2 large potatoes (cut into medium size cubes) 2 large cups spinach (blanched and pureed)/ 3-4 cups spinach (chopped and washed) 1 large onion (chopped) 5-6 sliced garlic cloves   2-3 green chili (slit from the middle) 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp asafoetida  ¼ tsp turmeric  1 tbsp coriander powder  ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped) 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder Salt to taste  Oil for cooking Cooking Guide  In a pan, heat some oil

Indian restaurants oversea are doing lots of experiments with traditional food these days. Some of them come up with fusion dishes that give locals the flavors of Indian with a twist of American ingredients. And people like this fusion as much as they like authentic Indian food. With an expansive menu, Royal Kitchen in Oakland is serving both delicious Indo-fusion as well as real Indian dishes to its guests.  Let’s give you some suggestions to serve your guests some of our best dishes at your next house party. Indo-American fusion dishes  Indian food includes the deliciously baked tandoori naans, aloo Tikki, chicken tandoori and paneer. While American food incorporates cheese, pizzas, wraps (Burritos) and some other ingredients like garlic, jalapenos, and spices. When the ingredients from these two cultures combine, they produce some of the best fusion dishes like: Garlic Jalapeno Naan - Naan is an Indian tandoor-baked bread and stuffed with garlic and jalapeno. The sharp flavor of ja

Just like Indian food Indian desserts come in diversity with different textures, flavors, colors and sizes. But no matter what color or size they contain, we love our desserts so full of our hearts. Most Indian sweets and desserts are cooked with some common ingredients like milk or milk products, nuts, all-purpose flour or ghee and they are super easy to prepare at home. At least, that is what Indians do!  The sweets are usually made at home when there are some special or big occasions to make the occasions more cheerful and meaningful. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the most relished and easy-to-cook desserts here.  Gulab Jamun   Gulab Jamun is one of the favorite sweet dishes in India that you’ll find in every other celebration. Or rather say the celebrations are incomplete without these little sweet treats. But this delicacy was first introduced to Indians during the late 16th century when the Mughal empire started in India. It has been inspired by a Persian dish that loo

People around the world have several preconceived notions about Indian food. One of the prevalent ideas they have in mind is that Indian food is all curry, which is of course not true. Indian cuisine is expansive cuisine with a broad variety of what we eat and it absolutely contains much more than just curry.  It’s true that Indians can make a delicious curry out of anything you offer them, that’s the gift we’d say, but you’ll find the numerous dry versions of vegetables and meats as well. So we’re giving you some delicious dishes other than curry, to try the next time you try Indian food. Tandoori Chicken  This tandoori roasted chicken dish is best had with chutneys, onions rings and roasted vegetables. The tender, smoky and juicy chicken inside melts in the mouth and the outer crispy layer gives you the zest. Do we have a reason to not like this dish? No, we bet!  Baingan Bharta  Fire-roasted eggplant, peeled and mashed with its juices and fried with an onion-tomato mixture and spice

Methi Matar Malai Paneer is a delicious vegetable dish that’s just unforgettable once you get the taste of it. The fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, with green peas, paneer (Indian cheese) and thick cream are the main ingredients of the dish that makes it beyond delicious. When you get the restaurant-style recipe for the dish, you can cook the mouth-watering bowl of this vegetarian dish in under 45 minutes. The recipe we’re going to give you today is really easy and will do the magic if prepared from scratch. So, why delay? Let’s get to know the recipes. Ingredients Needed 2 cups fresh paneer cubes  1 cup green peas  1 ½ cup fresh fenugreek leaves  ¾ cup fresh cream  1 grated onion  2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste  3 grated tomatoes  8-10 cashew nuts (paste)  1 finely chopped green chili 1 tsp cumin 3 whole cardamoms  ½ inch cinnamon stick  ½ tsp peppercorns  ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder  Salt to taste  3 tbsp oil Cooking Method  Start by heating oil in a pan, and then add cum