Create / Ingredients / Chilli

Chilli

Hot, with a fruity edge in some varieties. Flakes, powder or whole dried pods. Also called Mirch, Milagai.

Preparing it

Add a little at a time and taste. Heat builds as the dish sits.

Goes with

Tomato, Lemon, Coconut, Garlic

Season

Dried, available all year.

Storage

Airtight, away from light. Colour and heat fade over months.

Safety

Keep away from eyes. Wash your hands after handling.

Nutrition

Used in small amounts, so its nutritional contribution is minor.

Blends with chilli

• Hot & Sour Soup Blend
• Sambhar Base
• Coastal Coconut Curry Base
• Spiced Buttermilk Blend
• Rasam Base
• Dal Tadka Base
• Kadhi Base

Open this tip in Create

By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.