6 Useful Tips To Balance Out Excess Spice In Your Curries

By Nikita Toppo

January 24, 2024

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Indian curries are known to be flavourful and spicy but sometimes it is better to tone down the chillies for various factors including health reasons. Here are six useful tips to reduce extra spice in the curry.

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Dairy Products

Adding curd or buttermilk to the curry is a delicious way to reduce the spiciness of the dish. It will also give a rich texture to the recipe.

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Starchy Foods

To balance out the fiery taste you can also add some rice, bread or potatoes while cooking.

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Tomatoes

Adding chopped tomatoes or puree will give the dish a bit of sweetness and acidity which can help in reducing the spiciness.

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Sugar

Adding a small amount of sugar can also make your curry less spicy. Just remember not to overdo it.

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Lime Juice

The citrus flavour of lime can also help to tone down the spiciness in the curry.

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Add A Nutty Paste

Adding a nutty paste of either coconut, almond, peanut or cashew is a great option to reduce the intensity of chilli in the curry.

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