Chilli is a heating spice and comes in a wide variety
of shapes, sizes, colours, and degrees of pungency. Chilli
is America’s most important contribution to the
world of spices, though today it is one of India’s
major export attractions.
Indian chilli is grown in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and a number of
other States.The highly pungent 'Guntur' and the mildly
pungent 'Byadgi' chillies are internationally recognised
as the finest in quality.
USAGES-- Chillies
are used in Indian dishes for their hot taste and reddish
colour. Red chilli ground together with coconut gives
curry a firm texture. Chillies are a great source of vitamin
C and good for digestion. |
