ABOUT
Chilli is a fruit which belongs to Capsicum genus.
It has many varieties which are differentiated on its pungency measured on Scoville Scale.Thekashmiri chilli is smaller, rounder and less pungent, but lends a very bright red color to the food. They are bred for their high color retention since they redden anything capable of absorbing color. The kashmiri chilli powder is a blend of medium quality red pepper mostly used for tandoori dishes. The roasted kashmiri chilli has a very pleasant aroma. When it comes to the spice level, Kashmiri Chilies are not particularly spicy.
Kashmiri chili peppers are grown primarily in the Indian region and exported from India.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (100 G OF EDIBLE PORTION)
| Energy (kcal) | Carbohydrate (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444.42 | 44.36 | 17.2 | 22.02 |
HEALTH BENEFITS
- It is rich in Vitamin C that helps in building up immunity. Vitamin C is also very useful for skin & health of blood vessels.
- Kashmiri Chilli powder is a good source of antioxidants that are vital for controlling free radicals and converting them without turning into free radicals themselves.
- A rich source of iron, potassium, copper, manganese, and magnesium which improves cells’ metabolism, keep heart and arteries fit and develop bone health.
- Issues of indigestion can be easily solved with regular use of Kashmiri red chilli.
- Kashmiri Chilli powder is rich source of B complex group of vitamins like Niacin, Riboflavin and Thiamine.
- Its ability to supplement vitamin A and flavonoids
- Kashmiri red chilli is an amazing detoxifier
- Aids in curing cold, nasal congestion and assists in better respiration
- Promotes calorie burning through heat generation
Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
6 Kcal
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Carbohydrates
1.3 gm
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Protein
0.3 gm
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Fat
0.1 gm
Things to Look Out For
Chili peppers aren’t right for everyone. For some people, especially people with irritable bowel syndrome, chilis can cause diarrhea and rectal pain. To avoid negative side effects from chilis, limit your chili intake to half a cup or less at a time, and choose mild chilis rather than hot chilis.
How to Prepare Chili Peppers and Chili Powder
- Putting sliced chili peppers on a burger
- Adding raw chili peppers to a sub sandwich
- Making spicy chile con carne with cooked chili peppers
- Dicing chili peppers and mixing them into mac & cheese
- Stirring chili pepper ringlets into a salad
Chili powder significantly increases the number of ways you can use chili. Chili powder can be:
- Used to season meat
- Sprinkled into pasta sauce
- Cooked with ground meat for tacos or fajitas
- Sprinkled onto vegetables to give them a spicy flair
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