DRY RED CHILI
Chili peppers (also chile, chile pepper, chilli pepper, or chilli), from Nahuatl chīlli (Nahuatl pronunciation: are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add “heat” to dishes.
Chili powder (also spelled chile, chilli, or, alternatively, powdered chili) is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices (in which case it is also sometimes known as chili powder blend or chili seasoning mix).[1] It is used as a spice (or spice blend) to add pungency (piquancy) and flavor to culinary dishes.
Chili powder is sometimes known by the specific type of chili pepper used. Varieties of chili peppers used to make chili powder include Aleppo, ancho, cayenne, chipotle, chile de árbol, jalapeño, New Mexico, pasilla, and piri piri chili peppers.
Chili powder blends are composed chiefly of chili peppers and blended with other spices including cumin, onion, garlic powder, and sometimes salt. The chilis are most commonly red chili peppers; “hot” varieties usually also include cayenne pepper. As a result of the varying recipes used, the spiciness of any given chili powder is variable.
Chillies don’t have a particular recipe, and you can experiment the way you like it. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and also since it is eaten it less quantity, it balances out your nutrient intake.
- Aids in Digestion
This may sound completely ironic, but the capsaicin present in chillies acts as an anti-irritant. Research also claims that chilli peppers can be very much beneficial to reduce ulcers.
- They Have Cardiovascular Benefits
Dried chillies of certain varieties such as cayenne help to minimise cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation. They also increase your body’s ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance that leads to the formation of blood clots. Consuming food items in which hot pepper is commonly used are less vulnerable to heart attack, pulmonary embolism and stroke.
- Helps Improve Your Metabolism
Hot peppers help in increasing your metabolism and help you reduce weight faster. It increases the metabolic rate of your body by generating thermogenic processes that speed up the heat. This activity, in turn, utilizes the energy and helps to break down your calories.
- Fights with Cold and Flu
Research says that hot peppers help in boosting your immunity and are beneficial to fight off the cold and flu. The nasal sprays that you buy from the market also contain capsaicin to help you with the congestion. Consumption of hot peppers helps fight the pathogens and other irritants that may cause flu and the common cold. So, make sure you consume hot peppers in your everyday diet.
- Help To Fight Inflammation
Chillis are an excellent source of capsaicin, a substance that offers them a pungency and produces a mild to intense spice when eaten. Studies have shown that capsaicin is useful for treating sensory nerve disorders such as pain related to arthritis, psoriasis, diabetic neuropathy, etc.
- Act As Natural Pain Relief
Health experts have recognised topical capsaicin as a treatment option for patients suffering from osteoarthritis pain. Many review studies related to pain management for diabetic neuropathy have listed the advantages of topical capsaicin for relieving pain associated with this condition.
- Help In Clearing Congestion
Capsaicin can help to minimize pain. Its peppery heart causes secretions that clear mucus from congested lungs or a stuffed nose.
- Weight Loss
The heat that you feel after eating chilli peppers takes energy and calories to be produced. Studies have shown that even sweet red peppers contain substances that increase thermogenesis(heat production) and oxygen consumption for a period more than 20 minutes after they are consumed.
- They Have Cardiovascular Benefits
Dried chillies of certain varieties such as cayenne help to minimise cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation. They also increase your body’s ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance that leads to the formation of blood clots. Consuming food items in which hot pepper is commonly used are less vulnerable to heart attack, pulmonary embolism and stroke.