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Author Topic: I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each  (read 9,556 times)

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The discussion centers around the use of extra hot chilli powder in curry cooking, with chefs suggesting it can be used in smaller amounts for milder dishes. Participants agree that using a single type of chilli powder, particularly the extra hot variety, is cost-effective and enhances flavor, although some mention experimenting with normal chilli powder and finding it less flavorful. There is also a note about using hot Madras curry powder with turmeric to extend its use.

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Offline tommy99

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I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each
« on: December 29, 2014, 03:19 AM »
As I was leaving I asked them which chilli powder to use, both chefs said "always use extra hot chilli powder, just use less of it for milder dishes".
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Offline Les

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Re: I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2014, 10:34 AM »
That makes sense, Why pay out for different chilli powders ;D
It's all about the pennies saved,
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Offline tommy99

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Re: I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2014, 07:29 PM »
Perhaps they also buy extra hot Madras curry powder and then use turmeric to make it go further?
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Offline JerryM

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Re: I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2014, 10:28 PM »
I've come to the same conclusion too. For years had used the extra hot. For last pack been trying out the normal chilli power - it just lacks taste of the hot version
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Offline tommy99

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Re: I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2014, 09:42 AM »
For the Madras powder I should have said "Hot Madras powder" not extra hot. A wholesaler once told me to use the hot version.
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