Chilli Hot Chocolate
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Indians love to spice things up and that includes anything sweet. I discovered this drink on the coast of Mumbai, where there were plenty of eateries serving spicy milkshakes and chilli-flavoured ice cream, |
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Chilli Hot Chocolate | ||
| which believe me are an acquired taste! The combination of cold and chilli-hot sensations makes sense because if you need to kill the heat of a spicy dish you drink milk or eat yogurt. |
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| Serves 2 | |||
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50g (1¾oz) 70% dark chocolate |
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Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a small heavy-based pan with all the other ingredients. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate has dissolved. Strain the mixture through a nylon sieve and serve immediately in small espresso cups sprinkled with a few chilli flakes and chocolate gratings. |
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This recipe is taken from Classic Indian Recipes published by Hamlyn. |
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(c) 2012 Manju Malhi
