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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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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To balance out the fiery taste you can also add some rice, bread or potatoes while cooking.
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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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Adding a small amount of sugar can also make your curry less spicy. Just remember not to overdo it.
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The citrus flavour of lime can also help to tone down the spiciness in the curry.
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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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