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Flavorful Indian Chili Varieties

India produces variety of chilies. They were brought to India in the 16th century by the Portuguese from South America. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2QpzoJi<br>

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Flavorful Indian Chili Varieties

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  1. Flavorful Indian Chili Varieties • Chilis were brought to India in the 16th century by the Portuguese from South America through their trading colony of Goa. And now, India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chilies. • There is hardly any Indian dish, which is served without using chili powder. • And, because of it, Chili powder is considered as one of the most basic spices in India, which can be found in every Indian household.

  2. Let’s check out the most popular red chilies found and produced in India.

  3. Bhavnagri chilies are mostly used for Bharwan Mirchi (stuffed chili) and Mirchi Pakode.  • Bhut Jolokia AKA "The Ghost Pepper” is certified as "The World's Hottest Chili“. In north-eastern states, it is used in both dried and fresh form as a portion of food & spice. • Byadagi chiles are long, wrinkled, and deep red in color. It's not very hot but imparts a dark color & strong aroma, and it is very similar to pepper.

  4. Even though they are tiny, Dhani Chilies are packed with the punch of spicy flavors & bright red color. They are used mainly for making chutneys and pickles. • Guntur Chilies are one of the most popular chilies of South India. These are one of the hottest chiliesin the country and reflects the Andhra cuisine. • Jwala chili is easily available in the market throughout the year. It has a very pungent flavor and is also known as finger hot pepper. Initially, the chillies are green in color, but as they mature, they turn red.

  5. Kanthari chili is an ivory white in color & a highly pungent variety of chilies and so, it’s not significant for cooking. • Kashmiri Mirchi not only adds beautiful red color to the dish as well as enhance the dish’s taste. Kashmiri Mirch powderis very famous all around the world. • Mundu chili is the preferred choice of South Indians to add spiciness and mouth-watering flavor to chutneys, sambar, and tadka. • Naga Morich is a small but hottest chili pepper cultivated. It is grown in the far northeast of India, mainly the states of Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur

  6. There are several types of chilies found in India, while some are fiercely hot and can get your eyes watery, while some are medium spicy and just give a little kick of heat, and few are just mild enough for their slight taste and color instilling properties. There are different colors of chili powder found in India i.e. White Mirchi, Black Mirchiand Lal Mirchi. Visit Vasant Masala'sonline masala storeto buy 100% authentic & fresh chili powder. For more details Visit: https://www.vasantmasala.com/blog/flavorful-indian-chili-varieties-vasant-masala/

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