Drinking water with curry only makes it taste hotter. Try Lassi or milk instead.

I also read that lager (or indian beer) has some chemical action that reduces the heat but I guess that's not a reccommentation for you :-{

>If you ever wander by this way I will treat you to lunch at a nearby Thai restaurant. The curies are among the dishes you can order by degrees of spiciness. For a long time I ordered the spiciest version but unfortunately my cast iron stomach is not what it used to be. I have dialed it back from "very spicy" to "spicy." And even then the waitress or waiter (small family owned business) knows to bring out two full glasses of ice water and a Coke beforehand.
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>>You can have curry that isn't spicy hot. That's the only way I'll eat it.
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>>>No wonder your name was the only American name on the list of authors. The only problem I have with the title is that I hate curry, the spice.