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URGENT: casserole too spicy - what can I do?

soba
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I've made lamb tagine for tea, and whilst DH and I like spicy food I know the kids will pull their faces. Think I overdid it with the chilli powder. I've put a raw potato in, in the hope it'll draw some of the spiciness out like it does with saltiness, but any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
soba

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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    Plain yogurt would be my suggestion, either mixed in or served on the side.
    HTH
  • CarolnMalky
    CarolnMalky Posts: 14,254 Forumite
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    Sugar is the perfect thing to reduce the chili...trust me...hubby makes his chilli with scotch bonnets lolol
    And serve with a glass of milk as this helps too.
    Good luck
    If you obey all the rules...you miss all the fun!! Katherine Hepburn
  • soba
    soba Posts: 2,191 Forumite
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    CarolnMalky wrote:
    Sugar is the perfect thing to reduce the chili...trust me...hubby makes his chilli with scotch bonnets lolol
    And serve with a glass of milk as this helps too.
    Good luck
    So adding a bit of sugar now should do the trick? I'll get the tate and lyle out now! Do hope so, cos it smells fantastic. Even the neighbours are drooling!!
  • CarolnMalky
    CarolnMalky Posts: 14,254 Forumite
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    Yip Soba, sugar does the trick.
    You're making me hungry now lol
    If you obey all the rules...you miss all the fun!! Katherine Hepburn
  • soba
    soba Posts: 2,191 Forumite
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    Thanks CarolnMalky, I've added the sugar, it'd be a shame if the whole family couldn't enjoy it.
  • BONJOEY
    BONJOEY Posts: 819 Forumite
    lemon also works xx
  • edda
    edda Posts: 1,057 Forumite
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    I keep desiccated coconut in the cupboard for emergencies like this
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