Dried Kashmiri Chilli (500g)

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They have very little in the way of heat, though, measuring just 1500 SHU, which is less than a jalapeno pepper.

The Kashmiri chilli adds a vibrant red colour when used to make curry pastes - it is this colour that poorer-quality restaurants try to recreate with red food colouring!Kashmiri pepper appears wrinkled and rough, often brownish when traditionally dried (long dry), but contains densly concentrated Red pigment material. Deep red, wrinkled whole Kashmiri chillies are famed for their stunning colouring properties as much as their delicious flavour. Associated with Asian cooking, it can be used to add both flavour and colour to almost any savoury dish.

Available in a wide range of colour values, the best varieties are bright red and valued for their high colour retention. We will create an account for you if you do not already have one so you can manage your Wall of Fame uploads online. A powder of Kashmiri red chillies can be added to marinades, and while frying onions and tomatoes for preparing curries.USES: Soak in hot water and puree or simply chop with the other dry ingredients in a recipe to make an authentic curry paste - particularly good for a vindaloo paste. What makes these chillies distinct is not only its mild hot flavour but can also add a rich red colour to your dishes. Culinary Uses • If you want to impart an appealing red colour to the food without making it too hot and spicy, then this is the perfect red chilli variety for you.

Environment Information System, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The plants are sent through the post by first class mail in see-through packaging so the postman knows they need to be handled carefully.They are popular both for this gorgeous colour, and also their mild heat, which brings a lovely warmth to dishes rather than the fiery character of hotter chillis. Either used whole or cut into pieces whole kashmiri chillies can be ground into a powder or paste before using. These 'Kashmiri Red Chillies' will impart a wonderful deep red colour into your Indian/Thai/Oriental without adding too much heat. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. If you are tasting as you go, you can always add a little more if you need to, but taking heat out is difficult if not impossible.