What wine pairs with dal makhani?

Here are 3 recommended wine pairings for dal makhani. Click the button below to explore all options on the Verso app.

Viognier

white · Viognier · Rhône · France — 12–14°C

Round, perfumed Viognier embraces the creamy buttered texture of dal makhani.

Margaret River Chardonnay

white · Chardonnay · Margaret River · Australia — 11–13°C

Oaked Chardonnay echoes the dal's creaminess and the melted butter on the palate.

Pinot Noir

red · Pinot Noir · Yarra Valley · Australia — 14–16°C

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir (cool Victorian terroir 60km east of Melbourne, red and grey volcanic soils) — cherry, strawberry, undergrowth and sweet spices respect the urad dal black lentils without crushing their gentle sweetness; coastal freshness echoing the makhan clarified butter that simmers the lentils 8h with ghee, sweet spices holding cardamom and cinnamon of Punjabi dal makhani.

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