Chillies Indian Whole – 20g

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A staple in Indian cuisine, Whole Indian Chillies can be used as is or ground into flakes or a fine powder for use in cooking. The flavour of dried chillies is quite different from their fresh counterparts due to the caramelisation of sugars that occurs during the drying process, creating a more complex flavour. They are used widely in Indian, Mexican, Asian and Italian cuisine.  

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Flavour Notes:

The flavour of dried Indian chillies is quite different from their fresh counterparts due to the caramelisation of sugars that occurs during the drying process, creating a more complex flavour. Medium in heat, you can add these chillies whole or crushed to a range of dishes to your heat tolerance and liking.

Culinary Notes:

Our dried Indian Chillies Whole can be chopped up dried or soaked and re-hydrated in hot water for 20 minutes before use. Their sweet capsicum-like flavour paired with a kick of heat make an excellent addition to Asian dishes like curries and stir fries or Mediterranean meals like pasta sauces, soups and slow cooks. They also make a great finishing garnish along with or in-place of fresh chillies or herbs.

Health Benefits:

All chillies contain capsaicin which is known to have many health benefits including boosting the immune system, eliminating inflammation and aiding in weight loss.

Ingredients:

100% dried Whole Indian Chillies

Country of Origin:

India

Other Names or Spelling:

Aji, Red Pepper, chilli whole, chilli Kashmiri whole

How to use

  • Add whole pods during cooking and remove before serving to infuse the flavour
  • Add to curries, vegetable dishes, tomato sauce, soups, stews and stir-fries
  • They can be blended in a grinder for dishes that require ground chillies
  • Rehydrate in boiling water before using – See below for our post on how to rehydrate chillies correctly

The Spice People FAQs

They are often fried in oil or dry-roasted to release their flavor before being added to curries, stews, sauces, chutneys and spice blends.

While whole Indian chillies are primarily used in Indian cooking, they can also add flavor and heat to a variety of international dishes, including Mexican, Thai and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Whole Indian chillies are suitable for most diets, including vegetarian and vegan diets. However, individuals with sensitivity to spicy foods should use them in moderation. Always check for any specific dietary restrictions or allergies.

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

These spices are different. Paprika is the sweet cousin of Kashmiri chilli specific to western cuisine. Kashmiri chilli popular in Indian cuisine and is hotter than paprika.

Place the Kashmiri chilli under the sun for two days. When the chillies turn crispy, grind them in a food mill. Cool down the powder and store it in an airtight jar.

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