Red Chilli is known for its healing and digestive properties and can be used in various forms like powder or cracked, and can also be crushed to form flakes and used as a dressing. India is the largest producer of red chillies

 

Chilli is a fruit which belongs to Capsicum genus. It has many varieties which are differentiated on its pungency measured on Scoville Scale. Chilli fruit when ripened and dried becomes red chilli, which is further grounded to form red chilli powder.

Usages

Red chili's are usually grounded into a powder and used as a spice. Red chili's are dried or pickled in order to store them for a long period of time. It is a popular ingredient in most Indian dishes and curries.

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Benefits

They are an excellent source of vitamin C but excess use of red chillies may cause indigestion and heartburn. Capsaisin, the chemical that makes chillies hot is known to reduce the risk of skin and stomach cancer. They contain more vitamin C than an orange. It also acts as a remedy for cold and sinus symptoms. It does not contain any cholesterol.

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Caution

Red chili's or red chili powder must be kept away from eyes, if comes in contact, it can even cause permanent damage and in some cases, even blindness.
 

Chili's should not be consumed separately. The seeds of chili's cause innumerable cuts on the tip of our tongue, it is these cuts which cause that burning sensation in the mouth.

 

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