Lamb Vindallo

[catsrcool]

I am making this recipe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/...s/lamb_vindaloo_41903
I want to calm it down a bit because some people who are going to eat it wont if it's as hot as this. I can obviously reduce the chilli content. I was thinking I would de seed them. Apart from the mustard powder is there any thing else I should reduce or shall I just reduce the quantities across the board? Suggestion please I want it to have some heat but not at the expense of masking the other flavours like the vinegar for example. Thanks

[hau kola]

Why not make Rogan Josh instead? Still spicy but not as hot and perfect for lamb.

[boxtops]

Exactly - much easier to make it to the correct temperature in the first place. I'd go for Jalfrezi myself.

[catsrcool]

hau kola thanks but I have been asked for this particular dish and I have also got to make a chicken version

[Old_Geezer]

I think yogurt is supposed to help compensate for the spice. Could try adding that. I guess those who asked specifically for this recipe are not the same ones who are not keen on hot dishes then. Why not make a choice of dishes ?

[Old_Geezer]

I mean aside for the lamb/chicken split.

[mayviabelle]

you have to be careful if adding yogurt that it doesn't split - (low heat for longer helps) - the ginger and cayenne pepper will also add heat so you could reduce the quantities of those. you could put a side of creme freche or soured cream out for people to add to theirs at the table if it's too spicy for them

[catsrcool]

Thanks all

[pastafreak]

If you add yogurt,it won't be a Vindaloo any more. And-why change a recipe that has been requested specifically?

[boxtops]

I don't understand that either - if you've been asked for vindaloo, make it for the person who wants it - make something less hot for the others.

[espookid]

A true vindaloo is not necessarily hot ,watched it on Indian food made easy ,it is the chilli , pepper and ginger that give the heat and as it is a blend just reduce the amount of those but don't add yoghurt

[pastafreak]

I wonder what catsrcool finally did....an update would be nice. ;-)