Ahm-tah! boy, you funny. We are properly describing dothead, not feather.
Well, they’re both called Indians.
I learned early-on that East Indian cooking’s “heat” can sneak up on you. My ears got hot, my sinus’ swelled up and I knew I had overdone it.
I asked the chef how they make their hot sauce, and he told me. I was surprised to learn the main ingredient is cayenne pepper. You simply pour out some ground red pepper, add a little vinegar, some water, and stir in a little garam masala.
Very simple, very tasty, and hotter’n hell.