Chilli con carne is far too hot..

[SimplyTes]

....went OTT with the chilli (extra hot dried flakes) and is now almost inedible - just tried some and I am now crying. Have added more tom and tom puree any other tips - cheers

[notapizzaeater]

natural yoghurt stirred in and more and more toms !

[charlieandlola]

Sugar will help cool it down

[SimplyTes]

Thank you and surprisingly for me I do have natural yoghurt - chilli has another hour to cook, do I put it in now or B4 I serve?

[notapizzaeater]

I'd put it in as I served it

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

and then give it to me I love super super super spicey food.

[StationaryPawn]

No such thing - drink more wine with it

[DoFliesHaveKnees]

a splash of vinegar will take away the nippyness of the chilli but leave the taste

[melezka]

Does the potato thing that you do with too much salt work with too much chilli?

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

You are my kind of person Stationarypawn!

[slartybartfast]

ketchup - adds a nice sweet flavour,
plus cocoa powder
and of course yoghurt

[squeaver]

I had a thread with the same problem the other day. The potato thing works.

[melezka]

Good to know!

[BertieBotts]

Yes do the potato thing. But also serve with natural yoghurt and let everyone add their own to taste. (Mix DC's for them if young)

[Tinks9537]

What is the potato thing I missed it and have just cooked a red hot chilli!

[Noregrets25]

Chuck in a can of chopped toms, keep cooking it will reduce and be less spicy! Get some sour cream to have on the side!

[Tinks9537]

What is the potato thing please

[BlackForestCake]

Add another can of beans

[Clevs]

Sour cream will help with the heat!