1422 N. Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Springs, California

(760) 325-3411

http://www.delhipalace.net

 

Article by Lisa Robyn Lawrence

 

The Tastiest Indian Food in the Coachella Valley

 

One of our very favorite restaurants is the Delhi Palace, Cuisine of India in Palm Springs, California. Dining at Delhi Palace is like taking a trip to India and eating at one of the best Indian restaurants in New Delhi, the capital of India. The Delhi Palace offers a delightful and tasty assortment of foods that tempt your olfactory and gustatory senses, using a broad array of seasonings and spices from the many regions of India.

 

 

 

"Upon taking over the Delhi Palace Cuisine of India," says Ravi, AI entirely refurbished the restaurant, I created a modern first class bar, brought in many new wine selections and the best of both Indian and U.S. beers. Even with our entirely new look, Ravi continues, "the Delhi Palace continues to serve the finest quality Indian food in the Coachella Valley."

"Our goal at the Delhi Place is to create an authentic and delicious taste of India," says Ravi. "I started in the restaurant business in 1998 at the bottom and rapidly 'learned' my way to the top." Ravi was working in the Delhi Palace and was laid off. It was at that moment he told himself,  "I'm going to buy this place one day." And so he did.

Born in India, Ravi, loves and understands good Indian food and the proper balance of aromatic seasonings and herbs. He wanted to be in the restaurant business so it was a natural for him to make his dream come true. When asked why he ultimately bought Delhi Place during this waning economy Ravi answered, "There is never a bad time to do what you really want. We just have to work a little harder to be successful. I will keep my doors open and we will be successful!"

The Delhi Place is special. Not only is their food aromatically delightful, but also because they have one of the largest selection of specialty vegetarian dishes in the Coachella Valley. On request we can make just about any type of Indian- vegetarian or vegan food anyone could desire. "All you have to do is ask and we can make it for you." "Delhi Palace is special because it actually has a real red clay ceramic Tandoori oven which cooks with charcoal. AThis allows the real flavor of Tandoori cooking to come through so our customers can really enjoy what we cook for them. You have never really experienced ‘Nan’ (Indian bread) until you have tasted it from our Tandoori oven." Says Ravi. We make our bread fresh just for you. We can make bread any way you want it made: Tandoori , Roti (whole wheat), Paratha multi-layer whole wheat bread, Aloo Paratha (stuffed with potato and spices), garlic, onion, cheese, stuffed with minced meat or nuts, cashews and raisins, also poori (deep fried whole wheat puffed). Chief Chowdhary told us, "Our food is very fresh. We use no artificial food colorings, we use only the very best aromatic Indian seasonings.”

The Delhi Palace menu offers an abundance of the well known Indian delights including Chicken or Lamb Rogan Josh, Vindaloo, Korma, Mushroom Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, Shrimp or Fish Curries, Sag, Garlic Shrimp, Matar Paneer, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobhi, Biagan Bhartha, Bhindi Masala, Aloo Mater, and a host of other vegetable, chicken, shrimp, fish and lamb dishes created by Chief Sumit.

Also featured at The Delhi Palace are a number of Chef’s Specialties such as: Murg Makhani (Tandoori chicken cooked in butter), Vegetable Korma, Fish Tikka Masala, Prawn Masala, Lamb Pasanda Nawabi and Tandoori Shrimp. If you like Mulligatawny you will love the Delhi Palace’s delicate yet savory Mulligatawny soup. They have appetizers to whet your appetite and luscious deserts to treat you palate after a great meal. To maintain authenticity Ravi imports real Basmati rice from India.

Delhi Palace, Cuisine of India is open 7 days a week. Their lunch is served buffet style, 11:00AM to 3:00 PM, and they are then open for dinner 5:00PM to 10:00PM nightly. Open Saturday and Sunday the buffet offers 10 to 14 entrees, salad, and traditional Indian deserts. There is always Tandoori Chicken, the other selections vary from day to day and may include such traditional taste treats as Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobhi, Spinach Palak Panner and Vegetable Korma just to name a few of the many great selections.

Delhi Palace offers both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. We serve a number of great Indian beers along with California and International wines and popular domestic beers." says Ravi. Non-alcoholic beverage include not only soft drinks but also Indian teas, Indian Chi, Mango or plain Lassi and, of course, delicious regular and decaf coffee. Delhi Palace is available for meetings, parties or for catering of any size event including banquets, as well as for pick up and local delivery (call 760-325-3411).

"We want our customers to experience the flavors, and the ambience of being in India. We like making friends, making people happy and serving great Indian food!"

A trip to Delhi Palace will surely be the first of many for aficionados of an exotic and delightful dining experience. While reservations are generally not needed, it is smart to call ahead for parties larger than 4 people. All major credit cards are accepted.