Sambar
Best wine varietals
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer complements spicy and aromatic flavors in Sambar.
Riesling
Riesling balances heat with its crisp acidity and slight sweetness.
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc offers vibrant acidity to cut through spices.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, refreshing profile pairs well with tangy, spicy dishes.
Best cocktails with this
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/bubbles/ginger — ginger spiciness and lime brightness cut through and complement sambar's heat and tang
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid/cooling — basil and lemon provide an aromatic, cooling contrast to spicy, savory dal
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
cooling/herbal/acid — cucumber freshness soothes heat and lifts the lentil flavors
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/bitterness — grapefruit tang and effervescence refresh and balance the complex spices
Clay cup • Easy • 5 min
acid/bitter/citrus — mixed citrus and soda provide lively acidity to counter the sambar's earthiness
Hurricane glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet/coconut — creamy coconut and pineapple cool and mellow the spice, adding tropical richness