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Elevate Popular Indian Dishes With A Splash Of Beer By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Nov. 27, 2025 3:20 pm EST

Washing down a fiery plate of Indian food with an ice-cold beer is one way to elevate a meal, but incorporating the brew directly into the food is even better. When it comes to the world of Indian curries, beer is the unexpected ingredient you need. According to chef Gaurav Chawla , executive chef at Farzi restaurant in New York City, whether you're making a curry that's smoky and rich, creamy and bright, or tomato-based and spicy, there's a beer for that.

"Beer brings a very unique balance of malt sweetness, gentle bitterness, and natural carbonation," Chawla told The Takeout. "In a modern Indian curry, these elements help round out sharper spices, lighten rich

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