Flavorful Indian Chili Varieties

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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.

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Lets check out the most popular red chilies
found and produced in India.
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• 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.

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• 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 chilies in 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.

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• Kanthari chili is an ivory white in color a
  highly pungent variety of chilies and so, its
  not significant for cooking.
• Kashmiri Mirchi not only adds beautiful red color
  to the dish as well as enhance the dishs taste.
  Kashmiri Mirch powder is 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

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• 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 Mirchi and Lal
  Mirchi.
• Visit Vasant Masala's online masala store to buy
  100 authentic fresh chili powder.
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