Red chilli powder

About Red chilli powder

Red chilli powder is a spice made by grinding dried red chilli peppers into a fine powder. Its widely used to add heat, flavor, and color to dishes in many global cuisines, especially Indian, Mexican, and Southeast Asian cooking.Key Features: Source: Dried red chillies (varieties like Byadgi, Guntur, Kashmiri, etc.). Color: Ranges from deep red to bright orange, depending on the chilli variety. Heat Level: Varies some powders are very hot (high in capsaicin), while others like Kashmiri chilli powder are milder and used for color. Uses: Enhancing the spiciness and color of curries, marinades, snacks, and pickles. Common ingredient in spice blends like garam masala, tandoori masala, etc. Types of Red Chilli Powder (India-specific examples): Type Heat Level Color Common Use Kashmiri Mild Bright red Color without much heat Guntur (Andhra) Very hot Dark red High spice, strong flavor Byadgi (Karnataka) Moderate Deep red Balance of color and flavor