spice
Kashmiri red chilli or mild chilli
Kashmiri Lal Mirch
3 g1 dried red chilli pod
Typical dried Kashmiri/mild red chilli pod about 3 g; spice-trade estimate.
Instead of Kashmiri red chilli or mild chilli
Kashmiri red chilliUse the same weight; mild and deep red. Best match for colour without much heat.
Mild dried red chilliUse the same weight; deseed if you want less heat. Flavour is earthier and heat can vary.
PaprikaUse the same weight; mild and red but less earthy. Add a pinch of red chilli powder if more heat is wanted.
