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James is seeking an alternative to MDH Deggi Mirch, which is out of stock at his local store. He received suggestions to use crushed Kashmiri chillies with a small amount of red food coloring, as well as recommendations for using a blend of different chili powders to achieve the desired flavor and heat in his curries. The community generally agrees that a mixture of Kashmiri chili powder and other varieties can be effective, emphasizing moderation in quantity for optimal flavor without overwhelming heat.

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Offline Petrolhead360

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Out of stock of MDH Deggi Mirch alternative?
« on: January 15, 2015, 09:32 AM »
I visited my local Asian food store a few days ago to top-up my spice cupboard.
Unfortunately they were out of stock of MHD Deggi Mirch.
The shop owner said that all I needed to do was crush/grind(?) some dried Kashmiri chillies and add the merest touch (tiny amount) of red food colouring.

Do you know whether this is a viable alternative?

Thanks, James
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Re: Out of stock of MDH Deggi Mirch alternative?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2015, 10:05 AM »
They can't bear to see you leave the shop empty handed. I have mdh deggie mirch & lahori deggi mirch,  both different in heat,taste and colour.
Probably a blend of all sorts of peppers/chillies in those boxes James.
The shopkeeper wouldn't have a clue whats in them. You may prefer freshly ground, I'm not sure I could tell the difference though in a curry.
Get his Kashmiri mirch recipe next time your in :)

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Offline gazman1976

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Re: Out of stock of MDH Deggi Mirch alternative?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2015, 07:06 PM »
i cant recommend the below enough, I use a quarter of a teaspoon in my curries for madras - vindaloo hot

http://www.chilliwizards.co.uk/naga-bhut-jolokia---ghost-pepper-powder-chilli-powder-extreme-heat-100g---200g-444-p.asp

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Re: Out of stock of MDH Deggi Mirch alternative?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2015, 10:29 PM »
Quote from: gazman1976 on January 15, 2015, 07:06 PM
i cant recommend the below enough, I use a quarter of a teaspoon in my curries for madras - vindaloo hot

http://www.chilliwizards.co.uk/naga-bhut-jolokia---ghost-pepper-powder-chilli-powder-extreme-heat-100g---200g-444-p.asp



In small quantities I guess you use it for it's flavour over heat?
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Re: Out of stock of MDH Deggi Mirch alternative?
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2015, 05:45 PM »
no I use it for the heat, I see people on here putting tablespoons of Kashmiri chilli powder into 1 curry, total waste and far too much for the 1 curry in my opinion
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Re: Out of stock of MDH Deggi Mirch alternative?
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2015, 06:36 PM »
I have to agree, I reckon about a couple of tsps of chilli powder is as much as a single portion can cook out.

You could try using a mixture of 'kashmiri' chilli powder, extra-hot etc to get the flavour/ colour/ heat level you like.
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