Topic: I had a great BIR takeaway and noticed they used the same chilli powder in each

[tommy99]

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".

[Les]

That makes sense, Why pay out for different chilli powders ;D
It's all about the pennies saved,

[tommy99]

Perhaps they also buy extra hot Madras curry powder and then use turmeric to make it go further?

[JerryM]

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

[tommy99]

For the Madras powder I should have said "Hot Madras powder" not extra hot. A wholesaler once told me to use the hot version.