It's good for adding an authentic bite to any meal. To rehydrate, lightly roast the chile, place the pods in a container, cover with slightly cooled, boiled water, and press down for a few minutes. Rehydrated chiles can be chopped or sliced and added to soups, stews, salads, sauces, etc.
Chili peppers contain an impressive list of plant-derived chemical compounds known to have disease-preventing and health-promoting properties. Chili peppers contain a health-promoting alkaloid compound, capsaicin, which gives them a strong, spicy heat. Early laboratory studies in experimental mammals suggest that capsaicin has antibacterial, anticancer, analgesic, and antidiabetic properties. It has also been found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels in obese individuals.
PREPARATION AND USE
This chili is used fresh, dried, wrinkled or ground.
It is used to add flavor and color to curries, vegetables, sauces, soups and stews.
It's also popular in marinades along with chopped onions and tomatoes. The chili imparts a rich red color when added to the sauce, making the dish a feast for the eyes.
Fried or dried chili is used to make hot sauce, a bottled condiment.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS
It is rich in vitamin C which helps develop immunity.
Vitamin C is also very useful for skin and blood vessel health.
Kashmiri Chilli powder is a good source of antioxidants which are vital in controlling free radicals and converting them without turning into free radicals.
