Dry Red Chilli | Lal Mirch Sabut |

Red chilli refers to the dried or fresh fruit of the Capsicum plant, known for its spicy heat, vibrant red color, and rich antioxidant content. It’s a staple spice in cuisines around the world, especially in Indian, Mexican, Thai, and South American dishes.

🌶️ Types of Red Chillies

• Fresh red chillies: Used in stir-fries, chutneys, and sauces.

• Dried whole chillies: Commonly used in tempering and curries.

• Red chilli powder: Ground form, used for direct seasoning.

• Varieties (India-specific examples):

  • Byadgi (mild heat, deep red color)

  • Kashmiri (mild, vibrant red color)

  • Guntur (very spicy)

  • Reshampatti, Mathania, etc.

🔬 Nutritional Value (per 1 tsp red chilli powder – ~2g)

• Calories: ~6 kcal

• Carbs: ~1 g

• Protein: ~0.3 g

• Fat: ~0.3 g

• Vitamin A: Extremely high

• Vitamin C: Present in fresh chillies

• Minerals: Iron, Potassium, Magnesium

• Active compound: Capsaicin – responsible for heat and health effects