Pairing Beef Kala Bhuna correctly — a note on hot sweet tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Beef Kala Bhuna. I ordered it with hot sweet tea and the spicy and tangy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. green chilli in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The a family Friday hilsa lunch is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Beef Kala Bhuna with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.