Kashmiri Chili Powder
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Description
Powdered Kashmiri chilies. Has very mild heat but imparts a striking, brilliant crimson color to dishes, far more vibrant than paprika powder.
Classification: Everyone, Powder Spice, Coloring Agent, Non-Spicy
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How to use
Ingredients
- Kashmiri chilies
Instructions
- Mix generous tablespoons into Tandoori chicken marinades.
- Use to color Butter Chicken or chili tempering oil.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Slight heat and bell pepper-like flavor
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Paprika powder
Pairing
Tandoori Chicken / Rogan Josh (Mutton Curry)
Trivia
[Trivia] The unnaturally bright red Tandoori chicken served in Japanese-Indian restaurants is due to either food coloring or massive amounts of this chili.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since there's no need to worry about heat, Indian restaurants dump massive amounts of it to dye dishes a 'delicious-looking bright red'.
Allergen
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