Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt spiced grilled chicken
Best wine varietals
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer's spice and floral notes complement tandoori spices well.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the smoky heat.
Syrah
Syrah's bold fruit and peppery character match the grilled flavors.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that pairs nicely with the diverse spices.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, heat, ginger — bright citrus and chili cut yogurt and complement spices
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
ginger, smoke, acid — spicy ginger and smoky Scotch echo tandoori char and lift richness
Copper mug • Medium • 5 min
ginger, bubbles, acid — zesty lime + ginger beer refreshes palate and counters spice
Julep cup • Medium • 10 min
herbal, bubbles, acid — mint cools heat and brings refreshing contrast to spiced chicken
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, sweet, smoke — tart lemonade and subtle smoke cut fat and echo charred flavors