Dal Tadka
Best wine varietals
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer complements spices and aromatic flavors in Dal Tadka.
Riesling (Dry)
Dry Riesling balances heat with crisp acidity and slight sweetness.
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc offers fresh citrus and herbaceous notes.
Blend
Blend wines provide complexity and versatility with spicy Indian dishes.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal/floral — hibiscus acidity and floral notes cut richness and echo tamarind-like tang
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/heat/acid — ginger bite and lime refresh and lift the spiced, buttery lentils
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/salt — bright lime and restrained sweetness balance the dal's fat and spices
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/fat — reposado's warm oak and citrus help stand up to earthy lentils and toasted tadka
Wine Glass • Medium • 15 min
bubbles/acid/fruit — light, fruity sangria provides refreshing contrast and palate-cleansing bubbles
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal/fruit — fresh berries and lime add bright fruitiness that complements spices without overpowering
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet — agave-lime profile is clean and slightly sweet, harmonizing with savory, spiced dal