Dried Red Chillies
Christopher Columbus brought chilies to Europe in 1493. In India, it was introduced by the Portu- guese in the seventeenth century. Major chili growing states in India are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan which accounts for more than 80% of the total area and production of the country. The North-Eastern states are bio-diversity hotspots for myriad variants of this crop. Chilies from India are exported mainly to Sri Lanka, USA,UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore and Germany.
Hot peppers or chillies, whatever you want to call it, will not change the fact that it is everybody’s favourite. People all over the world are loving hot foods and want to experiment more than just eating bland foods. Chillies are mainly used as a spice and can be cooked, dried or eaten just like that.
If you want to buy dried chillies, you can do so and store them for a long. Capsaicin is the main component found in chilli peppers and is solely responsible for its unique and pungent taste and smell and also makes it healthy to consume. You can use it in curries, soups or any other meal of your choice.
Chillies don’t have a particular recipe, and you can experiment the way you like it. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and also since it is eaten it less quantity, it balances out your nutrient intake.
Health Benefits of Indian Chilli
Indian chilli benefits are numerous. The Indian chillies are largely demanded across the world today due to their unique taste and the various health benefits of chilli.
- Chillies have zero calories and therefore are a great spice for those on a strict diet. Chillies are also said to speed up your metabolism as much as 50% for up to three hours after consumption, ensuring a healthy and fit lifestyle.
- Indian chillies are loaded with antioxidants and various vitamins and minerals. The antioxidants protect the body against free radicals by acting as natural scavengers. This is one of the important benefits of eating chili everyday.
- Chillies are rich in beta-carotene and pro-vitamin A. Vitamin A is the main vitamin in maintaining a healthy respiratory, intestinal, and urinary system. Vitamin A and vitamin C in the chilli peppers are also vital in building up your immunity against infections and illnesses
- Chillies are said to be a natural source of pain relief for headaches and migraines and also can be used to reduce joint pain. You can apply chili pepper to the skin to reduce the presence of chemical P. Chemical P is the compound that is responsible for transmitting pain messages to the brain.
- Capsaicin’s valuable characteristic is that it inhibits substance P, which is a neuropeptide responsible for inflammatory processes. Capsaicin is also thought to be a potential treatment for a number of sensory nerve disorder like arthritis pain, diabetic neuropathy, and psoriasis.
Varieties of Dried Red Chillies
Byadgi is also known as Dabbi and Kaddi: The deep red colour, least spiciness and negligible pungency make Byadgi one of the most popular variants of red chillies. Byadgi Red Chilli Produced in haveri district of Karnataka ( they notch 8000 to 15000 SHU on the Scoville scale)and Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh ( register 30,000 to 40,000 SHU on the Scoville scale) . Byadgi is one of the highly demanded red chilly varieties in Indian and International markets.
Teja also known as S-17: Teja is one of the hottest varieties of red chillies produced in India. The chilli is known and liked across the country for its fierce hot flavor and rich aroma. Southern India is the main region of Teja or S17 red chilli production. TEJAchillies register 75,000 to 100,000 SHU on the Scoville scale,The popularity of Teja dried red chillies crosses all the boundaries as the spice lovers all over the world are fond of this red chilli variant because of its hot tingling taste and eye-watering peppery flavor.
Sannam is also known as S334, S4 or S10 :Sannam Red Chilli is one of the most popular variety of the redchillies that is highly in demand because of its aroma, flavor and pungency. Sannamchillies register 25,000 to 30,000 SHU on the Scoville scale,Nearly 50% of India Chilli Production counts for Sannam dried red chillies.
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