Because Indian restaurants often feature extensive menus, many people are overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices they have when they eat at an Indian restaurant for the first time. If you have always wanted to try Indian food but don’t know where to start, here are three tips from Little India of Denver that can help you become a fan of the cuisine.
Eat With Friends
Many of the dishes at Little India of Denver is designed to be shared, so they are served in large dishes so guests can dip their individual portions. If you bring a few friends to eat with you at our restaurant, you can each order a different dish so you can sample a variety of food items. You won’t be stuck with a dish you don’t like and can expand your palate while enjoying time with friends.
Start With Simple Dishes
Indian cuisine is vibrant and flavorful, but if you haven’t sampled it before, you probably don’t want to start with the most extravagant dish. Many Indian food dishes feature similar ingredients, so if you start with simple foods and upgrade slowly to more extravagant cuisine, you are more likely to become a fan of the diverse flavors of Indian food. For example, you probably think of curry immediately when you think of Indian food, but if you aren’t sure you’ll enjoy the texture and flavor of curry, start with a simpler dish of seasoned vegetables. The following dishes from Little India of Denver serve as wonderful introductions to this type of food.
- Onion Bhaji: These onion rings are fried in chickpea batter for a flavorful crust that is familiar yet also introduces you to the flavors of Indian food.
- Punjabi Samosa: This appetizer features a pastry stuffed with seasoned peas and creamy mashed potatoes, then deep-fried to create a crispy crust.
- Tandoori Wings: You are probably familiar with chicken wings, so choose this dish to get acquainted with the rich flavors of Indian food through the sauce on these wings.
- Tomato Soup: Seasoned with mild Indian spices, this familiar dish is an excellent introduction to Indian cuisine.
- Garlic Naan: Naan is a traditional type of unleavened bread made of fine flour, so it pairs well with any Indian dish. Little India of Denver seasons naan with a little garlic to incorporate additional flavor.
- Onion Kulcha: This type of naan is stuffed with a variety of traditional spices and onions.
Build Up to Spicy Dishes
Indian cuisine is often associated with spice, so you may be unsure about trying it if you don’t enjoy spicy foods. However, you can customize the amount of spiciness in most dishes. If you don’t want a lot of heat in your food, start with a mild dish and ask the chef to leave out the spicy seasoning. Once you become accustomed to the flavor of Indian food, you can try a little bit more spice until you know what you like.
Little India of Denver
Located in the heart of Denver, Colorado, Little India of Denver offers a vast menu that caters to a wide variety of preferences. With one location on South Downing Street and the other on 6th Avenue, we are ready to introduce you to the many flavors Indian food offers. Visit us today or call to place an order so you can sample delicious Indian food and see what you have been missing out on.
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