Topic: Kashmiri Chillies

[Invisible Mike]

Hi

Can anybody tell me what the difference is between normal chilli powder and Kashmiri chilli powder?

Thanks

[Peripatetic Phil]

Kashmiri is (relatively) mild and specially selected for its deep red colour.
** Phil.

[Garabi Army]

Presently, Kashmiri chilli powder (Kashmiri Mirch, I use MDH brand) is the only one I use, the colour and smokey flavour it adds to a dish are excellent. If you like your curries on the hot side I would say use double the amount of Kashmiri than 'normal' chilli powder.

Cheers,
Ken

[Invisible Mike]

Thanks gents. I was just wondering as I'd seen it mentioned quite a lot. None of my local 'Indian' shops seem to sell it so I'd have to order it online which is something I would generally only do if it's a 'must have' or much different from the standard chilli. I guess it's worth a closer look though. Are there any dishes that it works especially well in?

Mike