Paneer Butter Masala
Best wine varietals
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer complements spicy and creamy Indian dishes with its aromatic sweetness.
Riesling (Dry)
Dry Riesling balances the rich tomato and butter sauce with crisp acidity.
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity cuts through the creamy texture of paneer butter masala.
Merlot
Merlot's soft tannins and fruitiness pair well with the mild spices and creamy sauce.
Best cocktails with this
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright citrus and Champagne cut the butter and tomato richness; refreshing contrast
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles, sweet — gin + lemon + honey with soda refreshes and lifts creamy, spiced curry
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet — tart pomegranate and lime provide fruity acidity that balances the dish's richness
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — blood orange and sparkling water add bright citrus and effervescence to cut creaminess
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter, bubbles, sweet — Aperol's bitter orange plus prosecco fizz offsets fatty, tomato-forward sauce
Highball • Medium • 10 min
herbal, acid, sweet — basil's aromatic herbaceousness complements fenugreek/cream while lemon cleanses palate
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet, heat — tequila and lime add zesty acidity; honey smooths heat and matches tomato sweetness
