vegetable
Bird's eye chilli
Mirch
2 g1 small fresh chilli
Bird’s eye chillies are typically about 2 g each; small ones 1.5–2 g.
Instead of Bird's eye chilli
Green bird's eye chilliUse the same weight. Similar heat, greener and sharper; slice as usual.
Fresh red chilliUse 1.5 times the weight; milder. Remove seeds to reduce heat further; colour and flavour are rounder.
Dried red chilliUse 1 g dried for 4 g fresh, soaked in hot water. Deeper, smokier heat; reduce other dried chilli.
