Omega Chilli Powder: ground red chilli for heat and colour in curries, marinades and rubs. Single 1 kg pack.
Red chilli powder is ground dried red chillies, used to give heat and colour to curries, marinades and spice rubs. It is basic to Indian and Pakistani cooking, from karahi and tikka marinades to dals, pickles and chutneys. Add it to hot oil with other ground spices for a few seconds to develop flavour, but stir constantly as it burns quickly. Start with a small amount and build heat gradually, since strength varies by chilli. Chilli powder is the dried, pulverised fruit of one or more chilli varieties and is used to add pungency and colour. Red chilli powder fades from bright red to brown when exposed to light, so keep it in an opaque, sealed container. Mixed with salt and lime, it also makes a quick seasoning for mango and cucumber.
