spice

Dried round red chilli

Lal Mirch

2 g1 dried chilli

Typical small round dried red chilli about 2 g.

Round red chillies vary in heat, so taste after soaking.

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  Dried red chilli

  Use the same count or weight; check heat as round chillies vary.

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  Dried Kashmiri red chilli

  Use the same weight; gives colour with less heat.

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  Dried mild red chilli

  Use the same weight; milder, so add extra only if needed.

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