One of the most exotic cuisines in the world, to my palate, is Indian food. Spices like cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and turmeric mark the food and lend aromatics and flavors you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. With so many different spices used - sometimes in the same dish - it can be a challenge to pair wine with Indian food.
In Los Angeles, there are numerous options for dining in Indian style. One of my favorites is India’s Oven, located at 7233 Beverly Boulevard, just a little bit west of the New Beverly Cinema. Kamal Singh and his staff serve home cooking, Punjabi-style - from Northern India.
How does wine fit into the Indian food scene? Come find out. Now And Zin and India’s Oven would love to have you come over for an Indian food and wine pairing event, Friday September 21, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For only $12, you can sample four of the best dishes at India’s Oven and pair them with selected wines. Personally, I think once you try the food at India’s Oven you’ll be a regular.
The complexity of the spices and the heat of the food - if you order it that way - can make for a difficult wine pairing situation. But it’s possible to get the wine right by looking beyond the meat/fish aspect and going with the spice makeup of the dish.
Samosas and biryani rice dishes: Sauvignon Blanc, ChardonnayDal, coconut milk curries and chickpea curries: Fruity reds work well - Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir - or silky whites like Pinot Grigio.Tandoori chicken: Shiraz, Zinfandel, Pinot NoirSaag paneer and other green dishes: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay
In general, when pairing wine with Indian food, you want to choose wines with a minimum of oak influence.
Save the date and come try the pairings at:
India’s Oven
7233 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Friday September 21, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
$12 for four pairings
We hope to see you there!
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