Topic: Kashmiri Chillies?

[Comedycow]

Hi TT,

It was Julian's vindaloo which called for Kashmiri chillies.  I made this a couple of days ago for the first time and it was delicious!  I managed to source a bag of dried Kashmiri chillies from Paks grocery store, which doesn't help you as they are a Midlands chain.

Julian's recipe calls for them to infuse in the oil for a couple of mins before putting any other ingredients in.  The taste of the chillies is not particularly hot but very deep in chilli flavour and it certainly turns the oil a reddish colour which looks great. I suppose you could source a red chilli which is similar in heat/flavour and try that.  I can only describe the Kashmiri as 'fruity' rather than hot.  I'm not sure how much difference these chillies make as have only made this recipe once.  I agree with you, buy online, I have seen them on ebay and on the spices of india website. 

Good luck

CC