spice
Kashmiri red chilli
Kashmiri Lal Mirch
1.5 g1 one whole dried Kashmiri chilli
Measured by weight in grams; no spoon or piece conversion needed. | Typical whole dried Kashmiri chilli about 1.5 g; size varies.
Instead of Kashmiri red chilli
Dried kashmiri chilliUse the same weight; soak in hot water and grind if a paste is needed. Same mild heat and deep colour.
Mild dried red chilliUse the same weight but deseed; taste first as heat varies. May be hotter and less fruity.
Kashmiri red chilli powderUse half the weight, e.g. 1 g powder for 2 g whole; add with liquid. Good colour, less whole-chilli texture.
