Is there anyway you can stop your mouth burning whilst eating hot curry?

Question

I'm eating one right now and I want to eat it all cos I'm hungry, but my mouth is absolutely burning. Is there anything someone can recommend that I can eat/drink to stop the burning? thanks x

Answer 1

no just get a milder curry

Answer 2

drink milk.

Answer 3

milk

Answer 4

Yogurt.

Answer 5

Natural Yoghurt is supposed to help

Answer 6

What really works is about half a tea spoon of sugar straight on your tongue, guarantee it.

(adjust the amount of sugar to the strength of the curry)

Answer 7

Eat a slice of bread and butter or drink milk.

Answer 8

milk is a good soother for hot food

Answer 9

orange juice

Answer 10

water will only make it worse yogurt is your best bet.

Answer 11

Do NOT use water - the burning chemicals don't dissolve in water.

As advised, sip some milk for "first aid" and stir some yoghurt into the curry to calm the rest of it down.  

Answer 12

Have a pint of water by your side.

Answer 13

Yoghurt...every time. It's what every indian eats with it. Along with a portion of salad...simple one - just lettuce, onion and tomato. They all cool the mouth.

Answer 14

have yogurt .. and then some indian ice cream afterwards lol :)