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Feeling hungry and thinking of where to go for a quick lunch or breakfast? It’s time to stop thinking and ditch your dine-out plans. Royal Kitchen has a delicious assortment of gourmet Indian fast food to order that’s spicy, creamy, and flavor-packed. The dishes like Butter Chicken, Kebabs, Naan, and puddings have tongue-tingling flavors that you would enjoy a takeaway. Let’s know what these flavorful dishes are - Lamb Wrap This wrap has crunchy veggies, greens, tangy sauces, and tender lamb meat that oozes exceptional flavors. No matter if you're getting late at work or are too busy to dine out, this one's for you to order on the go. Mango Lassi  Mango Lassi is probably the most refreshing drink you’ll ever have on days when you’re jet-lagged. Whether you’re about to board a long flight or want to unwind post a tiring one, don’t forget to grab this Lassi near Oakland airport to enjoy the freshness of Mango and yogurt.   Tandoori Mix Paratha Tandoori Mix Paratha is a st...

Indian curries are a representation of the diversified culture and people. Every region celebrates its own culinary feast with a variety of gourmet Indian fast-food that is symbolic of their traditions. Every foodie should try these different flavors, spices and textures that the Indian subcontinent offers. We rounded up a few of these popular curries that are sure to make you fall in love when you try them. Korma  Korma is a rich, well-spiced, and flavor-packed dish that is slow-cooked with meat. The dish is made with aromatic spices instead of hot spices that give it an irresistible aroma and flavors. The richness comes from the use of butter and cream and slow-cooking method is used to bring out the creamy texture. It’s a perfect Indian dish that you’d fall in love with if you like your food not-so-hot yet zesty.   Vindaloo  Vindaloo requires a special mention when you talk about the popular Indian curries. Originated by the Portuguese colony in Goa, the dish has ...

The classic Indian Naan is all you need to kick off the ‘New Year’. It’s even better when you try it at Royal Kitchen near Oakland airport which has experience in making a lot of different naans over the years.  Sometimes, the yearn for good food drives us for trying to cook them ourselves, especially when we don’t get it anywhere. In this post, we’re going to talk about ‘Indian Naan’ (a sort of flatbread) that is soft, delicious, and chewy in texture so you can cook it at home. Let’s keep digging. Two ways of preparing Naan   Originated in the royal kitchens of the Mughal emperors in India, Naan is prepared in two varieties. Stuffed - Some naans are prepared and cooked with stuffing inside them. Using paneer (cheese), minced meat and vegetables like onions, potatoes, herbs and garlic, naans are prepared in several versions. In some restaurants, mixed vegetable naan is also served that tastes really well.   Topped - Some of the naans use toppings like garlic, h...

In Indian cuisine, curry means almost every dish that has a sauce base, made with a mixture of spices, onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. This may sound easy but it’s really a bit complicated, requiring proper cooking technique and the use of the right ingredients if you’re not from an Indian household. But these are the things that make a curry praiseworthy. Here are some good techniques of cooking curries that you might like to know. A brief on the history The term ‘curry’ has a meaning that translates to a thick sauce made with spices, especially the Indian spices. It is believed that when the Portuguese entered the southern Indian states centuries back, they found several stew-based recipes made with coconut milk, spices, and tamarind, and gave it the name ‘Carel’ which means Kari (in Tamil).  As the Britishers invaded the country, they changed it to ‘curry’ and took the most-special dish outside the nation. This is why distinct types of curries were found in several culture...

Indian cuisine, especially North Indian cuisine, is being popular among the different taste buds. Even the ones who like vibrant flavors develop a liking for the cuisine because it incites the senses of taste and smells of the foodies. But people with less to zero tolerance to gluten often think Indian food is off-limit for them, which is not the case. To clear the clouds, we wish to eradicate the confusion so you don’t miss out on this blissful cuisine. Indian Food items to try that are Gluten-free: Tandoori delicacies  The north Indian restaurants have a Tandoori section in their gourmet Indian fast-food menu. These tandoori delicacies often have meat, vegetables, and paneer (soft cheese) which are almost always gluten-free. These specialties are made with a little or more spice mix and are the right way to start in an Indian restaurant. Deep-fried items  Deep-fried items like kofta, pakora, and Aloo Tikki (fritters) usually contain chickpea flour or cornflour. You can avoid...

As the pandemic has restrained and people have begun eating out at restaurants again. But some are hesitant in eating out, and prefer food delivery at home or take out from their favorite places. For those who miss their favorite Indian food, the gourmet Indian fast-food restaurants have opened their doors for both takeout and delivery services.  Just like others, we also want all you foodies to savor your favorite Indian flavors that you can take away and relist within the comfort and safety of your home. This is why we rounded up several takeout special items from our menu that are lip-smackingly good.  Lamb Korma  Slow-cooked with spices, yogurt, and aromatic herbs, and veggies like ginger, garlic, and onions, this dish is a perfect combination of flavors and lamb meat. The lamb meat turns out tender, lending the creamy and earthy texture in the gravy. The richness and delectability is the reason this dish becomes the takeout food among the fans instantly. ...

Biryani is a rice-based dish that is made with long-grained rice and meat chunks. It’s a popular non-veg Indian dish that rules the gourmet Indian fast-food menu and everyone likes to relish it. Indian Biryanis are mostly made with chicken and goat meat due to the eating preferences of the people, but you can also substitute this with your choice of meat like lamb, shrimp, and other meat and seafood.  Biryanis are made in two ways - by using the one-pot recipe or by the layering method. In fact, every style of Biryani requires layering but the latter one is layered after cooking the meat and rice separately.  So, let’s stop all the talking and start cooking. Ingredients needed  Main ingredients:  2 pounds (approx.) goat meat chunks  2 cups long-grained rice (any) ½ cup cooking oil (preferably mustard oil)  3 tbsp ginger paste  4 tbs garlic paste  1 ½ cup onions (grated or blended) 1 ½ cup tomato puree  1 cup hung yogurt 2-3 green chilies ½ cu...