[vram22]

When using green chillies in Indian gravy (i.e. wet) dishes, instead of adding and cooking them in the traditional way, try slicing them on both sides longitudinally (also remove heads and tips), and then add them to the dish somewhere in the middle or near the end of cooking. I discovered this technique while experimenting, and found that the resulting taste of the dish differs from the traditional use of chillies. It gives more of a good flavor and less of heat / spiciness.