Red chilli whole refers to the entire dried red chilli pepper, with stem, seeds, and skin intact. It is a common spice ingredient used in various cuisines for flavor, aroma, heat, and visual appeal.
Source: Fully ripened and sun-dried chilli peppers.
Appearance: Long, wrinkled, or smooth pods that are deep red in color.
Varieties: Includes Guntur, Byadgi, Teja, Kashmiri, Sankeshwari, etc.
Usage:
Tempering (Tadka): Whole red chillies are often fried in oil or ghee to release flavor.
Infusing flavor: Added to curries, dals, pickles, and spice blends.
Grinding: Can be ground into red chilli powder.
Feature | Whole Red Chilli | Red Chilli Powder |
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Form | Whole dried pods | Ground fine powder |
Use | For tempering, infusing | For consistent spiciness |
Shelf life | Longer | Shorter (oxidizes faster) |
Heat Control | Can remove seeds | Harder to control precisely |
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