Try out Little India – one of the best Indian restaurants in Lakewood, Denver
Little India has been known in Denver to have served amazing Indian food in and around Denver. The journey to become one of the Best Indian restaurants in Lakewood, Denver, was a journey that involved the efforts of many Indian Chefs who knew the Indian Food through and through.
The one main thing that was different amongst our competitors was that most Western chefs use raw yogurt for sweets or beverages. Many Indian chefs use it as a souring agent to tenderize meat. It uses as a basis for softly textured curries. In India, people use it in sweets and to make homemade buttermilk.
To taste amazing Indian cuisines, visit Little India in Lakewood, Denver.
Taste the mouth-watering taste of this flavorful and traditional Indian meal like chicken korma in the city of Denver at the most searched and most liked restaurant, Little India.
Little India has been serving the best Indian food in Denver, Colorado. Our chicken korma is usually served with Naan, also known as Naan roti. These unique and exquisite flavors are Mughal-inspired from the Mughal era. Much Indian food is enjoyed with Naan and Rotis, on an everyday basis, some of which include the Chicken Korma, Chicken Bhuna, and Lamb Bhuna. You may ask everyday non-vegetarian dishes are very unhealthy as it does not have fibers for a hot country like India. But there’s a catch which we call Dahi which saves our Digestive systems from getting constipated.
The Chicken Korma Technique
The Indian chicken korma recipe does not require a lot of ingredients. A delicious Indian food dish can be easily prepared with some common ingredients. To prepare Chicken Korma you will need chicken, sliced onion, oil, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, and nuts (or almonds) with all the different types of best Indian spices like red chili powder, salt, cardamom, and of course ground turmeric.
What to Eat With Chicken Korma?
The trick to the best Chicken Korma is to cook on a low heat. The purpose is to cook the meat thoroughly during this process. This slow and low heating process draws savory juices out of meat and mixes them well with the gravy. In this way, spices infuse and cover the chicken, thus making every bite the best, present with spiced juicy chicken. Once the chicken cooks, it is ready to serve with warm Naan or Roti.
Pro tip: If you want to go gluten-free or cut down some of those Carbs, then you can always enjoy its taste by itself, that is, without a Naan or a roti.
Little India: Taste one of the most delicious Chicken Bhuna
We marinate the chicken first with yogurt, ginger-garlic, and some aromatic Indian spice powders. These are used simultaneously to make the base. We then add the marinated chicken to the base. The next step is to stir until the chicken is verily coated with the masala. This mixture is then simmered till the chicken cooks perfectly and is juicy.
The yummy Lamb Bhuna
The famous northern Punjab region serves this Indian Delicacy known as Lamb bhuna is thick. The rich curry that we slow-cook with spices simmering for hours till the mutton appears brown. It is more flavorful as the meat cooks in its own juices. This finger-licking dish is worth it as we make it with ghee for the rich taste.
The best Lamb based dishes in Indian Food
Whether you are new to Indian dining or you’ve spent a lot of time trying one Indian restaurant after another, you may have noticed that lamb is frequently found in Indian cuisine. Have you ever wondered why?
Genuinely authentic dishes of India wouldn’t have lamb in them, but goat instead. Goat is a commonly eaten meat in India but as in America it is not readily available, most often than not the Indian chefs and the Indian restaurants would serve more of lamb dishes here as compared to India. The beef wasn’t an option, since cows are sacred in Indian culture, and most Indian dishes do not include beef in their ingredients, although many of different faiths still do enjoy the beef as an Indian food option, most of those are from the south of India. This was also why most Indian restaurants now serve pork, goat, lamb, chicken or other seafood options to commemorate with the lack of the famous red meat known to us as Beef.
Our lamb chops are a house favorite, and we exactly know why! We start by marinating the meat in a thick mixture of spices as well as some wet ingredients which are very different from the ones we are aware of in America. We then brown it traditionally, and serve it with masala sauce and salad which compliment the dish gracefully. Taste some of the best Indian food in Denver, CO, here at Little India, Denver.
The good part about the swap of more lamb based Indian dishes as compared to a goat is that the lamb is much more tender than the goat. This is worth mentioning because Indian cuisine calls for a lot of marinades, which were used not only for flavor but also to tenderize the meat. The meat is then cooked over an extended period and with a lot of care, making it juicy and browned. Even though lamb is not as tough as goat, the dishes are still prepared this way to make them as authentic tasting as possible.
You must be wondering what makes the Indian cuisine, so flavorful, spicy and yet light? Here is our secret!
What type of yogurt is usually used in Indian cooking?
Indians have been using yogurt in their cooking for centuries. The most common type is called ‘Dahi,’ which is often used in many Indian cuisines. It adds a light creamy texture to the many dishes it is used in without weighing them down. It is also a sourcing agent and helps tenderize the meat, which is why many Indian chefs like to marinate their meats in it.
The best Chefs at Little India also make their own Dahi from curdled milk. It is sourer and thicker than yogurt. So, it is the perfect addition to curries and other savory dishes, as it provides the soothing and subtle creaminess which adds to the flavor. We at Little India Denver, Colorado also like to add this type of yogurt to make curries tastier and more delicious.
Did you know? You can easily make dahi at home. You just need to add a small amount of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk and let it to sit till it thickens.
Why is Yogurt Added to Curry? Does It Thicken Curry?
It’s common practice in India to add yogurt to Indian cooking. People add it to curry to balance the spices and lighten the dish. It can also make thick curry, a thin. Hence, it can really elevate the flavors of the dish.
Yoghurt does not actually thicken the curry. But surely adds a creamy texture to the curry. In case you want to have a thick rick curry, try adding corn flour, regular flour or coconut powder to your curry.
Whether you’re eager to try Indian cuisine for the first time or whether you have had tried it before, visit one of the best Indian restaurants serving some of the best Indian Cuisines at Little India, Lakewood, Denver. Try our lamb chops if you haven’t already! Or try out our best vegan options as well! No matter what the dish is, you’re guaranteed the 5-star Indian dining experience. We welcome you to have our brilliantly blended Indian-Spiced Indian dishes that leave your mouth smacking with delicious Indian food.
