Chilli Powder

Chilli powder comes from grinding the whole chilli plant into a smooth fine ground. It is a spice that has been around for centuries and is a great seasoning and condiment for those who like to add a little heat to their cooking.

A great addition to your spice cupboard and good for warming up the body in the cooler months.

In the Kitchen:

Chilli powder is a great addition to spice up your palate. It is commonly used for making curries, laksa’s, a spicy stir fry or soup. You can even sprinkle it on top of already prepared dishes as you would use salt or pepper to season.

Interesting Facts About Chilli:

Chilli became popular all around the globe due to its pungency and flavour matching that of Black Pepper, which was very expensive in older times, hence chilli became a more commonly used spice for cooking in many countries.

Chilli peppers contain up to seven times more vitamin C than oranges.

Eating chilli is said to offer a range of health benefits including fighting of coughs and colds, aiding digestion, relieving symptoms of gout and arthritis and other inflammatory conditions in the body.