Chilli

Listing ID #4839588

Origin

Chilly is reported to be a native of South America and is widely distributed in all tropical and sub tropical countries including India. It was first introduced in India by Portuguese towards the end of 15th Century. Now it is grown all over.

About

India is one of the major red chilli pepper exporting countries in the world. There are many varieties of red chilli pepper grown across the country. Each of these varieties differs from each other in pungency and color. The nagajolokia and the birds eye chillies are among the hottest chillies in the world and the bydagichillies are known for their bright red color. Please refer to the pungency and color value chart for comparison of the different varieties of red chilli peppers