Experience the Best of San Francisco Indian Food From These Top-Rated Restaurants
Posted by Shelly on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 with 6 Comments
Practically everyone loves the rich, deep scents of fall, such as the cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg aromas that remind you of harvest and Thanksgiving. These inviting spices came from India, and their cuisine explores the depth of flavor that you get from different combinations of exotic ingredients in their curries, tandoori meats, and chutneys.
When you’re in the mood for something that will take you away to another place, you can’t go wrong with San Francisco Indian food. Have it delivered for an easy office lunch for the whole crew or make it a dish-free evening at home with very little fuss. Indian cuisine ranges from mild to spicy — just ask for the level you prefer. Lamb and chicken are extremely popular, but you can also find seafood and vegan options.
Enjoy a tasty bowl of creamy chicken tikka masala from your favorite San Francisco Indian food restaurant.
Urban Curry
Some historians believe that chicken tikka masala originated in England, but it’s widely served in Indian restaurants with naan or basmati rice. Masala means spice, and tikka means pieces. At Urban Curry, the chicken tikka masala is made with chunks of chicken that have been cooked in a tandoor oven. Then, these pieces of chicken are mixed in a light tomato sauce flavored with spices such as coriander and cumin, then tempered with creamy yogurt. It’s similar to a curry, but is on the milder side. Even though the sauce is creamy and flavorful, it’s still a healthy option because it isn’t made with butter and cream.
Urban Curry also offers vegetarian options. Try your tikka masala with paneer, a fresh cheese common to Indian cuisine. It doesn’t melt and is typically made from milk. It does resemble tofu, which is a good option for vegetarians. Naan bread is common in Indian cuisine, and it is served with your chicken tikka masala. It’s a flatbread, much like a tortilla or pita, baked in the oven without oil or butter. Many people enjoy the extra flavor of garlic baked into naan. Try it both ways to discover your preference.
Little Delhi
A tandoor is a cylindrical oven common in Indian cuisine, and it is a popular method of cooking food. In some rural communities of India, it is common to have communal tandoors. Tandoori chicken consists of chunks of chicken that have been marinated in yogurt and spices — such as garam masala, ginger, cumin, peppercorns, turmeric, and cayenne pepper — and then placed in the tandoor to cook over coals. It is similar to what fried chicken is to the American culture. At Little Delhi, you can find the traditional version with chicken, but you can also check out the shrimp, fish, or paneer version for something different.
Tandoori chicken is a healthy option because it’s roasted, not fried. Sometimes the sauce is sweetened with just a hint of honey to lighten it up. Paprika gives it a bright red hue. Enjoy it with raita, a creamy cucumber sauce that cools your palette after the heat of the paprika and cayenne peppers. Your tandoori chicken includes naan. Order San Francisco Indian food for some great flavors not common in many kitchens.
Udupi Palace
Curry and tandoori dishes are probably the most familiar to Americans, but San Francisco Indian food has so much more to offer. Dosas are a specialty at Udupi Palace. Similar to a crepe but filled with flavors traditional to Indian cuisine, a dosa makes a great lunch or light supper. The crepe itself is made from a batter of rice and lentils that are ground fine like a pancake batter. Once it’s cooked, it is filled with different meats and vegetables.
The Udupi spring dosa comes with fresh vegetables and potatoes inside and chutney on the side. Served with the dosa is sambar, a lentil stew that includes coriander, fenugreek, cumin, and black pepper to season it. Lentils are packed with protein. Indian cuisine doesn’t rely on butter or cream for flavor, which makes dosas and sambar a healthy choice for a lunch that will keep you going all afternoon, without adding extra calories.
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A nice piece of information. Iam making a trip to san francisco next month. Surely make it to this restaurant. Good Work Shelly.
We’re glad we could give you ideas for great meals while you’re visiting San Francisco, Aria! If you ever want to enjoy your food from the comfort of your own hotel or vacation home while you’re here, just hop on our site and order through us. We will happily deliver any of the delicious dishes highlighted in this blog post to you. Enjoy your stay!
Yum! I love Indian food so much!Thanks for sharing.
We are fans, also! Hope you find something great to try!
Yum its very Delicious food. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading!