When we discuss Indian food, what is the first thing that springs to mind? That’s how spicy I’d say it is. Similar to this, a cuisine from India would be lacking without chilies. But do you know what kinds of red chiles are popular in India and what their uses are?
Chilies are good for our health as well as for our taste. Consuming peppers helps the digestive system and keeps our hearts healthy. Additionally, it helps with weight loss, migraines, and joint pain. The Vasco-da-Gama is thought to have brought chilli to India in 1498. This sour seasoning is thought to have helped the Portuguese adventurer reach Indian coastlines. Following this, chilies became incredibly common among Indians, and since, they have given our food a new color and flavor. Let’s learn more about these various chiles.
Guntur Chilli- Andhra Pradesh
The entire credit for Andhra Pradesh’s reputation for spicy food belongs to the Guntur district’s chillies. A maximum variety of chillies and chilli powder are produced and exported from India’s Guntur region to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Korea, the Middle East, the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. Guntur Sannam, a kind of Guntur, is grown in Madhya Pradesh.
Byadgi Chilli- Karnataka
Mostly in Karnataka, this chilli is highly popular and widely grown. The name of the dish, Byadgi Chilli, refers to the town in Karnataka’s Haveri district of the same name. It comes in the Dabbi and Kaddi varieties. Dabbi chiles are more well known for their color and flavor and are shorter and fatter. The kaddi chillies, however, are less hot and have more seeds.
Bhut Jolokia- North East States
The northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland, among others, are where bhut jolokia is farmed. Due to its heat, this chilli was recognized as the world’s hottest chilli in 2007 by the Guinness Book of World Records. In addition to being utilized to create pork, dry fish, or pickled fish, this interspecific hybrid chilli is used.
Dhani Chilli- Manipur
It is often used in many Asian, Vietnamese, and Indonesian dishes and is also known as bird eye chilli and Thai chilli. The Dhani Chilli is distinguished by its intense red color, strong aroma, and an extremely hot flavor. This chilli is also offered in green and orange hues in addition to red.
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