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Pair the right food with wine, vodka

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Winter is the time to plan perfect indoor parties and pair home cooked food with the appropriate alcohol . Experts suggest how. Amrut Vare, Winemaker at Chandon India, lists down some food suggestions: * Appetisers: With its sharp fruity notes, a sparkling wine is perfect with savoury hors d'oeuvres with strong Indian flavours. Think southern Kerala-style prawn pepper fry or kali mirch chicken tikka. The spices and ingredients in these recipes balance out the semi-sweet notes of the wine. * Main course: For the main course, choose dishes that don't overwhelm the delicate flavours and acidity of the wine. Go for creamy butter chicken or Goan prawn curry . Dishes that are slightly spicy, tangy and rich, such as Dal Makhani are an ideal fit as they don't overpower the fruity notes of a sparkling wine. * Dessert: Fresh, light fresh desserts will go beautifully with the semi-sweet taste of the wine. For instance, caramel custard or fresh fruits with cream, with