Curry is a generic term, a lot of the heat comes from peppers. So, you could make an equally hot curry with the above pepper. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry
Wasabi and mustard are from the same family. Real wasabi isn't too hot, and the wasabi that most people have tried is a mix of mustard seeds, horseradish, and food colouring! Black mustard seeds are the hottest. http://www.realwasabi.com/News/index.asp
The heat from peppers and mustard attack different areas, chili goes for the throat and tongue, mustard goes for the nasal passage, so they can't be compared like for like.
Response last updated by CmdrK on May 26 2021.
Apr 11 2009, 6:56 AM
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