Red Chilli Powder

Botanical name: Capsicum annum L.

We source Organic Red Chilli Powder (mild hot, 10,000 - 15,000 SHU*) from India and pack it in a recyclable, amber coloured, glass jar with an airtight induction seal, on receipt of your order, to maximise freshness.

Red Chilli Powder is made from whole dried chilies ground into a fine powder.  Red chilli powder is pungent with a pepper sweetness and a bright red colour. It is a vibrant spice that adds great flavour to dishes in many cuisines. Native to Central and South America, its use spread to Europe and Asia, particularly India and China.

Red Chilli Powder is used in casseroles, chutneys, curries, enchiladas, marinades, pickles, vegetable dishes, stir-fry and soups/ stews, sauces and other cuisine.  It can give impart a beautiful bright colour on a dish and is often used as a rub for steak, fish and chicken or a condiment in hamburger patties. It is widely used in Indian dishes, Tex-Mex recipes, Chinese cuisines and Thai foods.

Red Chili powder is considered to have medicinal properties and is used in Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine.

Red Chilli Powder works well with most spices. It is a key ingredient in spice blends, curry powder and chilli blends.

Handle Red Chilli Powder with care as it can hurt if inhaled or accidentally rubbed into the eyes.

*Scoville Heat Unit is the measure of heat in the chilli. It can range from 100 in Bell Peppers to 1 million (in Ghost) and above. Mild Hot is a Spice Zen classification.