Dry Chillies

Price range: R9,00 through R135,00

Intense, smoky, fruity heat. Used in Indian tadka, Cape Malay curries.

Weight	N/A
Size	100gm , 1kg , 250gm , 500gm , 50gm

SKU: 2319-P Category: Whole Spices Tags: Dried Chili Peppers, Kashmiri chillies, Lal Mirch

Description

Whole dry chillies have an intense, concentrated heat with complex earthy, smoky, and slightly fruity undertones that develop through the drying process. In Indian cuisine, they’re essential for tempering (tadka), where they’re fried in oil to release their aromatic compounds and add depth to dals, curries, and rice dishes. Cape Malay cooking incorporates whole dry chillies into spice blends and slow-cooked curries like bredie and bobotie, where they infuse the dish with warmth without overwhelming the delicate balance of sweet spices like cinnamon and cardamom. The chillies provide both heat and a distinctive smoky flavour that’s fundamental to the authentic taste profiles of both cuisines.

INGREDIENTS: Dry Chillies.

ALLERGENS: NONE. Packed in a facility where Wheat, Soy and Nuts are packed. Due to the nature of pure spices used in our blends, flavour intensities and heat levels can vary. Taste test before use.

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