PAIRING WINE WITH INDIAN FOOD
Indian food has loads of personality with a myriad of textures and flavours working at
the same time. Rather than seeking specific wines for specific foods, it is easier to think
of Indian cuisine broadly in terms of flavour groups. The emphasis should be on trying
to match the overall intensity and strength of flavour of the dish, keeping in mind the
method of cooking which, in turn, influences the weight of the dish.
SPICE
Spices such as cardamom, cinnamon,
cumin, coriander seeds, star anise,
cloves, onions, garlic, etc, commonly
known as Garam Masala, make Indian
dishes full of rich spice and flavour but
not necessarily chilli hot or spicy.
A classic preparation like the Biryani is
an example of a flavourful dish which
must be paired with a wine that is
equally flavourful.
Served best with:
Seagram’s Nine Hills
Viognier
SPICY
Spicy Indian food sets your taste buds on fire. This is a difficult flavour to try and pair
effectively with wine, the reason being your tasting equipment — your tongue — is set
ablaze making assessment and appreciation, both go out of the window!
Reach for ripe fruit forward, off-dry (slightly sweet); un-oaked, refreshing whites with
crisp acidity to counter balance the spiciness.
Served best with:
Seagram’s Nine Hills Shiraz Rose
SOUR
Dishes that use a lot of tamarind, vinegar, lemon or tomatoes have sourness as the
predominant flavour, like Goan Sorpotel, Vindaloo, Lemon Rice and other
vegetable/meat dishes that are cooked in a tomato-based gravy. The sourness in these
dishes must be balanced off by pairing it with a wine having mouth-watering acidity
levels. The high-acidity levels of the food will make the high-acidity wine taste sweeter,
bringing out the fruit and, hence, will taste better.
Served best with:
Seagram’s Nine Hills Sauvignon blanc
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