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Kashmiri Chilli

Mild Indian chilli valued for deep red colour.

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About Kashmiri Chilli

Kashmiri chilli is a dried chilli used in Kashmiri and other South Asian cooking, especially when a dish needs vivid colour as well as chilli flavour. It may be added whole, crushed, or ground to curries, marinades, spice blends, sauces, and pickles. The name covers commercial products that differ in cultivar and grade.

It is commonly associated with a fruity, gently warming chilli character and relatively moderate pungency, although heat varies considerably among powders and pods. Toasting in oil can deepen its aroma, while simmering disperses its colour and flavour through a dish.

It appears as whole red pods, flakes, or fine red powder, ranging from bright scarlet to deep red. Removing the stem and seeds changes the form and may reduce some heat. Grinding makes the colour distribute evenly; blooming the powder briefly in fat releases aroma and intensifies its visual effect.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Kashmiri Chilli nutrition & diet

Kashmiri Chilli nutritional value

Product example: CHILI KASHMIRI MIRCHI POWDER (Woodhouse Chocolate, LLC)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
450kcal
Protein
12.5g
Carbs
62.5g
Fat
12.5g

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Portions & preparation

Specify whether the Kashmiri chilli is whole, flakes, powder, or a prepared color-focused blend. Use the edible pepper portion actually added, and distinguish it from oil, salt, garlic, or other spices in a masala. Processing and storage can affect dispersion and the amount used.

Compare the right form: Reference should match identified Kashmiri chilli pods or powder and distinguish pure spice from blended, salted, or oil-based products.

Diet considerations

Pure Kashmiri chilli is plant-origin and generally suits plant-based patterns as a seasoning. Compatibility changes when the product is blended with dairy, animal fat, cereal-based fillers, or sauces. The chilli contributes little dish volume by itself; accompanying oil, sugar, flour, or starchy foods determine the broader carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — CHILI KASHMIRI MIRCHI POWDER ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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