sedgewick Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hello All,My Parents are coming to dinner on Saturday night and my girlfriend has begged me to make them one of my speciality curries.My Dad worked in India in the 70's and sees himself as a bit of a connoisseur in Indian cuisine. Not a problem as he taught me how to cook a curry from scratch when I was in my teens. My Mother also enjoys Indian food and I want to impress her above dad and she has a keen eye for a fine wine so,Can you recommend me a wine which will go well with a medium hot curry please.Jacko. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 What kind of flavours are you putting in the curry? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Sedgewick, take Lb's advice, she knows her stuff about wine. ( not that she is an alcy or anything like that):)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedgewick Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 For the Sauce I use Coriander, Cumin, Nutmeg, Basil, Green Chillis, Coconut Milk, Black Pepper and a hint of Lemon. So it's quite a mix. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Ok. Well I'd usually recommend either Evolution:http://www.greenandbluewines.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=42&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=19Or Tariquet:http://www.greenandbluewines.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=37&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=19Both currently in stock at Green & Blue on Lordship Lane.I find I like quite a big wine to stand up to a curry and these are both quite full on, so if you don't like that style you might not agree. Have a look at both the write ups and see what you think. If you don't like the sound of that, then pop into Green & Blue and tell us your budget and what you do like, and we can recommend something else.Please do note though that I'm one of the owners of G&B and so of course am recommending our wines. I'm sure there's lots of delicious ones out there. If you go elsewhere, I'd look for something heavier and full bodied to stand up to those flavours but not too creamy if you use lots of coconut milk.Hope that helps! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedgewick Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Oh wow! I like the look of the Tariquet.Thank you for your well informed recommendation LB, I shall come into Green & Blue for a chat and to pick up a bottle.Jacko. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 You're welcome. Let me know what you think of it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 sedgewick Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> For the Sauce I use Coriander, Cumin, Nutmeg,> Basil, Green Chillis, Coconut Milk, Black Pepper> and a hint of Lemon.Ground Coriander is often used in combination with Turmeric - the two spices are said to complement each other.If you?d like to try it, add approx. one part Turmeric to every two parts Coriander (by volume). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubcrawler Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hey Sedgewick....go to Boss Wines & liquor store next to Ludlow Thompsons. The chap in there is an expert on his wines & is from Pakistan.He will definately put you in touch with a good wine to compliment your delicious sounding curry. Give him a go. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-380790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedgewick Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 HAL9000 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> sedgewick Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > For the Sauce I use Coriander, Cumin, Nutmeg,> > Basil, Green Chillis, Coconut Milk, Black> Pepper> > and a hint of Lemon.> > Ground Coriander is often used in combination with> Turmeric - the two spices are said to complement> each other.> > If you?d like to try it, add approx. one part> Turmeric to every two parts Coriander (by volume).Hi Hal9000,Thanks for your reply, I use Tumeric with my rice so when it is cooked it turns a lovely golden colour. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-381207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 sedgewick Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Oh wow! I like the look of the Tariquet.> > Thank you for your well informed recommendation> LB, I shall come into Green & Blue for a chat and> to pick up a bottle.> > Jacko.Only one bottle? That's not going to go very far is it. I'd get a few in if I were you. There's nothing worse than running out of wine at dinner especially if you're trying to impress. Time to push the boat out I think. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-381210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 A lot of experts say that the best accompaniment for Indian curries (as opposed to Thai) is beer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-381215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 True, but they want wine. That's why he's asking. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-381219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hey, I'm just an out-of-the-box type thinker. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14221-the-parents-coming-to-dinner/#findComment-381240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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