Topic: kashmiri chilly powder vs normal chilly powder. Any real difference??

[Derek Dansak]

I never have found real kashmiri chilly powder, but know its meant to taste sweeter and more bir.
Does it actually lead to a closer bir taste than normal chilly powder?

cheers

[976bar]

Hi Derek,

It all depends on what other types of chili powder you are comparing it to. I find it milder than a lot of chili powders, but a greater depth of flavour. However, the deep red colour enhances the colour of a dish more, possibly making it look a bit more like BIR.

Hope this helps

[DalPuri]

try looking for a box rather than a plastic packet

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=6275.msg62683#msg62683

[Peripatetic Phil]

It all depends on what other types of chili powder you are comparing it to. I find it milder than a lot of chili powders, but a greater depth of flavour. However, the deep red colour enhances the colour of a dish more, possibly making it look a bit more like BIR.

It certainly has a gorgeous red colour, and I use it primarily for that, but in terms of heat I don't find it far off Deggi Mirch. 
** Phil.