Red Chili | Powder |

Red chilli powder is a spice made by grinding dried red chillies into a fine powder. It’s a core ingredient in Indian and global cuisines, adding heat, color, and flavor to a wide range of dishes.

🌶️ Red Chilli Powder – Overview

• Main ingredient: Dried red chillies (single or blended varieties)

• Taste: Spicy, sharp, earthy, sometimes smoky

• Color: Deep red to orange-red, depending on the chilli variety

• Heat level: Varies from mild (like Kashmiri) to very hot (like Guntur or Reshampatti)

🔬 Nutritional Value (per 1 tsp – ~2g)

• Calories: ~6–8 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~1.4 g

• Protein: ~0.3 g

• Fat: ~0.4 g

• Fiber: ~0.7 g

• Vitamin A: Extremely high (from beta-carotene)

• Vitamin C: Present in smaller amounts

• Minerals: Iron, Magnesium, Potassium

• Active compound: Capsaicin – provides the heat and health benefits