Trying to cook a nice
hearty meal
, but made a blunder by adding
excess spices
in the curry? Then follow us through some simple tips that will help you balance out the extra spice just by adding these common foods.
Dairy products
Adding curd, milk or buttermilk is a nice way to dilute the spice quotes of curries. This also helps in adding a rich texture and delicious taste to the curries.
Starchy foods
Starchy foods like rice, bread, and potatoes can help dilute the spiciness of curry.
Add in a small ball of bread or potatoes, this can also help in reducing the fiery taste of the curries.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes can add a bit of sweetness and acidity that can help balance the spiciness of curry. Adding tomato puree helps in balancing out the flavours and textures of a curry.
Sugar
Adding a small amount of sugar can be used to mellow the spiciness in a curry. Be cautious not to overdo it, as it can change the taste of the curry and make it too sweet.
Lime juice
Citrus juices like lemon juice can provide an aromatic twist to the curry and reduce the spiciness of the curry. This also accentuates the taste and texture of the curry.
