Red Chilli Powder

🔹 Types of Red Chilli Powder

1. By Heat (Pungency):

   • Mild / Kashmiri Chilli Powder – Bright red color, mild spiciness, mainly for color.

   • Medium Hot Chilli Powder – Balanced flavor and heat, commonly used in curries.

   • Extra Hot Chilli Powder – High pungency, for spicy dishes.

2. By Processing:

   • Pure Chilli Powder – 100% ground red chillies.

   • Blended Chilli Powder – Mixed with other spices for specific flavors (e.g., curry blends).

🔹 Characteristics

• Color: Deep red to bright orange.

• Flavor: Sharp, pungent, smoky, or slightly fruity depending on the chilli variety.

• Pungency Level: Measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

🔹 Culinary Uses

• Essential in curries, pickles, chutneys, marinades.

• Adds spice to soups, sauces, snacks, fried items.

• Used in spice mixes like garam masala, sambhar masala, chat masala.

🔹 Health Benefits

• Rich in Vitamin C & A.

• Contains capsaicin – boosts metabolism and aids digestion.

• Antioxidant properties.