
vegetable
Green bird's eye chilli
Kanthari
1.5 g1 small green chilli
small bird's eye chilli ~1.5 g each
Instead of Green bird's eye chilli
Bird's eye green chilliUse the same weight; heat and flavour are very close.
Green chilliUse 1.5 to 2 times the weight; deseed for less heat. Larger chillies are more watery.
Fresh green chilliUse 1.5 to 2 times the weight; chop finely and adjust heat by tasting.
Recipes with Green bird's eye chilli

Adraki Chaamp (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Spinach, Ginger, Chilli & Chaat Masala

Aloo Aur Anjeer Ki Tikki
Spicy Potato & Fig Cakes with Chilli, Mint & Coriander

Aloo Ke Parathe
Flatbread Stuffed with Spiced Potato

Anardana Murgh
Pomegranate & Chilli Spiced Chicken

Anda Bhurji
Spicy Scrambled Eggs

Andhra Egg Curry

Andhra Masala Vadai
Crispy Fried Lentil Patties

Andhra Royalla Pullusu
Spicy Prawn Curry with Raw Mango, Chilli, Curry Leaves and Coriander

Andhra Tomato Paappu
Spiced Garlic & Tomato Dal

Attirachi Perelan
Malabar Spicy Lamb Curry

Aubergine Pickle

Baingan Ka Bharta
Smoky Aubergine with Spices, Tomato and Ginger

Bajra Methi Paratha
Millet Flatbread with Chilli, Fenugreek, Carom Seeds & Sesame Seeds

Banarasi Matar Ka Nimona
Pea and Potato Curry with Cumin, Turmeric and Garam Masala

Batata Vada (Indian Kitchen)
Deep-Fried Spiced Potato

Batate Pohe
Flaked Rice with Turmeric, Chilli and Fresh Coriander

Bedmi Aloo
Spiced Turmeric & Coriander Potato Curry

Bengali Aloo Posto
Spiced Potatoes with White Poppy Seeds, Turmeric and Green Chillies

Bengali Beetroot Chop
Crispy Fried Beetroot & Potato Cutlets

Bengali Begun Pora
Smoked Aubergines with Mustard, Chilli & Lime

Bengali Bhapa Maach
Steamed Fish with Mustard and Green Chilli Paste

Bengali Cholar Dal
Creamy Dal with Cardamom & Coconut

Bengali Kancha Lonka Murgi
Green Chilli Chicken Curry with Turmeric & Garam Masala

Bengali Macher Jhol
Turmeric & Mustard Fish Curry

Bengali Mangsho Ghugni
Slow-Cooked Lamb & Chickpea Curry

Bengali Niramish Mangsho
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Potato Curry with Fennel Seeds, Mustard Oil and Garam Masala

Bharli Wangi
Stuffed Baby Aubergines with Coconut and Tamarind

Bharwa Pudina Paneer Tikka
Paneer Skewers Stuffed with Mint & Coriander Chutney

Bharwan Mirchi Pakode
Spiced Potato Chillies

Bhopal Haryali Murgh Rezala
Green Chicken Curry with Chillies, Coriander and Garam Masala

Bhuna Keema Matar
Spicy Minced Lamb with Peas, Turmeric, Ginger and Coriander

Bohra Lasuni Murgh
Garlicky Chicken Curry with Coriander, Mint and Green Chillies

Bread Pakoda
Deep-Fried Potato Sandwiches

Chaamp Masala
Spicy Lamb Chops Marinated in Garlic, Chilli & Garam Masala

Chappali Kebab
Fried Lamb Kebabs with Green Chilli, Coriander & Dried Pomegranate

Chicken Ishtew
South Indian Chicken and Coconut Stew

Chicken Rezala
Chicken in Yoghurt, Cardamom and Ginger

Chickpea Sundal
Stir-Fried Spicy Chickpeas

Chilli Paneer Fry

Chingri Malai Curry
Bengali-Style Prawn Curry

Chutney Walle Aloo
New Potatoes in Spiced Mint Gravy

Cucumber Pachadi
Coconut & Cucumber Yoghurt with Chilli, Mustard Seeds & Curry Leaves

Curd Rice
Rice with Yoghurt, Ginger, Chilli and Curry Leaves

Curd Rice (Indian Kitchen)

Dahi Ke Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Spiced Yoghurt & Paneer Kebabs with Chilli, Ginger & Garam Masala

Dal Dhokli
Indian-Style Pasta with Tangy Lentil Curry

East Indian Mutton Estup
Soupy Lamb Cooked with Cumin, Chilli, Black Pepper and Coriander

Goa Feijoada
Spicy Kidney Bean, Chilli and Tamarind Curry

Goan Fish Caldine
Coconut Fish Curry with Green Chilli, Cumin and Tamarind

Goan Prawn Caldinho

Green Bean Poriyal

Gujarati Batata Cabbage Nu Shaak
Spiced Cabbage with Cumin and Coriander

Gujarati Makai Shimla Mirch Sabji
Sweetcorn and Pepper Curry with Cumin, Coriander and Garam Masala

Gujarati Moong Dal Dhokla
Steamed Lentil Cake with Ginger & Curry Leaves

Gujarati Sambharo
Spiced Cabbage Salad with Chilli, Curry Leaves, Turmeric & Lime

Gujarati Vaghara Makkai
Spicy Sweetcorn with Ginger & Green Chilli

Haraa Bharaa Fish Tikka
Salmon Tikka Skewers Marinated in Green Chilli, Basil & Coriander

Haraa Bharaa Tikkis
Spinach, Pea and Potato Cakes

Haraa Masalewala Murgh
Coriander, Tamarind and Mint Chicken

Haraa Paneer Tikka

Hari Mirch Ki Chutney
Spicy Green Chilli Chutney

Hari Pudine Ki Chutney
Gujarati Mint & Mango Chutney

Haryali Murgh Tikka
Spiced Green Chicken Skewers with Mint, Coriander & Chilli

Hyderabadi Dum Ka Murgh
Slow-cooked Chicken Curry with Saffron, Turmeric, Chilli and Mint

Hyderabadi Khatti Dal
Toor Dal with Curry Leaves, Tamarind, Chilli and Coriander

Indore Bhutte Ki Kees
Sweetcorn Stir Fry with Green Chilli, Ginger & Turmeric

Jal Jeera (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Spiced Tamarind Drink with Mint, Coriander, Ginger & Chilli

Kadhi Pakoda
Onion Pakodas in Spiced Yoghurt Curry

Keema Baida Roti
Crispy Fried Flatbread Stuffed with Spicy Lamb, Chilli & Coriander

Kerala Meen Mappas
Fish Curry with Coconut, Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves

Kerala Ulli Theeyal
Tamarind and Onion Curry with Coconut, Black Pepper and Chilli

Kerala Vegetable Kurma
South Indian Vegetable Kurma

Keralan Beef Chilli Fry

Keralan Kozhi Kuttan
Chicken Curry with Chillies and Coconut Milk

Keralan Vegetable Avial
Curry With Coconut, Mustard Seeds And Ginger

Khaman Dhokla
Gujarati Savoury Steamed Cake

Khamang Kakdi
Cucumber & Coconut Salad

Khatta Murgh
Chicken with Mango and Chilli

Kheema Aloo Tikki
Spicy Lamb Potato Cakes

Kolhapuri Kaala Lamb Sukka
Spiced Lamb Curry with Charred Green Chillies and Onions, Coconut and Kolhapuri Spices

Kosumbari
South Indian-Style Green Mango, Carrot & Cucumber Salad

Kothimbir Vade
Steamed, Spicy Coriander & Coconut Cakes

Lehsunwalli Palak Paneer
Spinach and Paneer Curry with Garlic and Chilli

Lime and Coriander Rice

Lucknowi Aloo Matar Ki Sabzi
Potato and Pea Curry with Turmeric and Chilli

Lucknowi Khatte Aloo
Spiced Potatoes with Pomegranate Powder, Ginger and Green Chilli

Lucknowi Lamb Nihari
Lamb Stew with Ginger, Nutmeg and Green Chillies

Maharashtrian Amti
Lentil Curry with Tamarind and Coconut

Maharashtrian Batatachi Bhaaji
Spicy Stir-Fried Garlic Potatoes

Maharashtrian Fish Kalwan
Spiced Fish Curry with Coconut and Tamarind

Maharashtrian Kolambicha Kalwan
Prawn Curry with Curry Leaves, Green Chillies, Coconut and Coriander

Maharashtrian Rassa
Cauliflower and Pea Curry

Maharashtrian Thecha
Green Chilli & Peanut Relish

Maharastrian Kairicha Thecha
Green Mango Relish with Green Chilli, Cumin, Roasted Peanuts and Lime

Malai Kofta (Thali)
Paneer Koftas in a Creamy Spiced Tomato Curry

Malai Kofte
Vegetable Dumplings in Spiced Tomato Curry

Malwani Chicken Masala

Malwani Hirwa Tisrya Masala
Clams Cooked in Coriander and Coconut

Malyali Kozhi Biryani
Southern Indian Chicken Biryani

Marathi Sweetcorn Aamti
Sweet And Sour Corn Curry

Masala Omelettes

Mattha/Chaas
Cooling Yoghurt Drink

Mor Keerai Kuzhambu
Yoghurt, Spinach & Coconut Curry

Mumbai Frankie Rolls

Mumbai Sandwich

Murgh Kali Mirch
Black Pepper Chicken

Murgh Makhani
Butter Chicken

Murgh Malai Tikka
Creamy Chicken Skewers with Green Chilli & Coriander

Murgh Musallam
Whole Roast Chicken Stuffed with Mince, Cashews, Raisins, Green Chillies & Boiled Eggs

Murghi Na Farcha
Parsi-Style Chicken with Nutmeg and Cumin

Nalli Gosht
Spiced Lamb Shanks

Nariyal Aur Kaju Ki Chutney
Spicy Coconut & Cashew Chutney

Nellore Royalla Vepudu
Spicy Prawns with Fennel, Garlic, Chilli and Tomato

Onion Pakode

Orissan Shantula
Vegetable Curry with Mustard Seeds, Turmeric and Green Chillies

Pahadi Khatta Meetha Kaddu
Pumpkin Curry with Mustard Seeds, Asafoetida and Jaggery

Palak Murgh
Spinach & Ginger Chicken Curry

Palak Suva Ki Sabzi
Garlic, Spinach & Dill Dal

Paneer Bhurji
Stir-Fried Paneer with Chilli, Turmeric and Peppers

Paneer Kulcha
Flatbread Stuffed with Grated Paneer, Green Chilli, Ginger & Mint

Parsi Chutney Ma Murgi
Green Mango, Mint & Coconut Chicken Curry

Parsi Masala Ni Daar
Toor Dal with Ghee, Chilli, Roasted Peanuts and Mango Powder

Parsi Salli Boti
Apricot Lamb Curry with Crispy Potato Straws

Patra Ni Macchi
Parsi-Style Steamed Fish

Pineapple Pachadi
Pineapple and Coconut Relish with Turmeric and Curry Leaves

Puducherry Vegetable Kurma
Vegetable Korma with Coconut, Chilli and Turmeric

Punjabi Achari Paneer
Paneer Curry with Yoghurt, Chilli and Lime Pickle

Punjabi Chole
Chickpea Curry with Ginger, Pomegranate and Tea

Punjabi Handi Murgh
Chicken Curry with Cardamom, Ginger, Fried Onions and Garam Masala

Punjabi Kaali Dal
Black Lentil Curry with Garlic, Tomato and Ginger

Punjabi Khatte Karele
Bitter Gourd with Jaggery, Fennel Seeds and Tamarind

Punjabi Langarwalli Dal
Split Urad Dal with Ginger, Tomatoes, Dried Chillies and Turmeric

Punjabi Machhli
Fish Cooked in a Turmeric, Chilli, Cumin and Kasoori Methi

Punjabi Matar Paneer Paratha
Layered Flatbreads Stuffed with Spicy Paneer, Peas, Ginger and Chaat Masala

Raan Musallam
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves & Saffron

Rajasthani Gobi Rajwadi
Spicy Cauliflower with Chilli & Tomato

Rajasthani Khade Masale Ka Murgh
Stir-Fried Chicken with Whole Spices & Green Chillies

Rajasthani Maas Ki Kadhi
Creamy Tender Lamb Curry

Rajasthani Palak Dal
Garlic-Spiced Spinach & Lentil Dal

Rajma Chawal
Slow-Cooked Kidney Beans with Cumin, Ginger and Chilli

Rasam Rice
Spicy Tomato Broth with Tamarind, Chilli and Curry Leaves

Ringan Batata Nu Shaak
Gujarati Aubergine & Potato Curry

Saag Gosht
Mughlai Lamb and Spinach Curry

Saas ni Macchi
Fish in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Salli Kheema Pav
Minced Lamb with Chilli and Coconut

Sarson Ki Chutney (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Mustard Chutney

Shakarkandi Chaat
Sweet Potato Chaat with Tamarind Chutney, Pickled Onions & Sev

Shakkarkand Ki Tikki
Sweet Potato Cakes with Ginger, Chilli & Cumin Seeds

Shami Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Lamb Kebabs with Cardamom, Chilli & Mint

Sindhi Dal Pakwan
Spiced Lentil, Tamarind and Chilli Curry with Crispy Flatbread

Sindhi Kadhi
Soupy Tamarind & Vegetable Curry

Sirkewalla Mirch Aur Dhania
Tangy Chilli & Coriander Dipping Sauce

Subz Seekh (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Potato, Paneer & Sweetcorn Kebabs

Tamil Black Pepper Lamb Chops
Spicy Lamb Chop Curry with Ghee, Garlic, Chilli and Black Pepper

Tamil Chicken Kozhumbu
Chicken Cooked with Black Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Cloves and Curry Leaves

Tandoori Aloo Chaat
Buttermilk Tandoori Potatoes with Green Chilli, Cumin & Chaat Masala

Tandoori Baingan
Aubergine Tikkas in Creamy Yoghurt, Mustard, Chilli & Ginger

Tandoori Chicken Wings with Tamarind & Chilli

Tandoori Shimla Mirch
Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Spicy Potatoes, Chilli & Dried Mango

Tawe Ka Tikka
Stir-Fried Lamb with Garlic Green Chilli & Garam Masala

Til Ki Chutney (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Sesame & Chilli Chutney

Till Ka Tikka
Sesame-Coated Chicken Skewers with Green Chilli & Black Pepper

U.P.-Style Aloo Ki Sabzi
Potato Curry

Upma
South Indian Spiced Semolina

Vegetable Pulao
Vegetable Fried Rice with Ginger & Turmeric

Velankanni Mutton Masala
Lamb Curry with Curry Leaves, Ginger, Green Chillies and Cashews

Yakhni Pulao (Indian Kitchen)

Zafrani Paneer Tikka
Saffron-Infused Paneer with Chilli, Ginger and Yoghurt





Bihari Ahuna Mutton
Lamb Curry with Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Chilli and Ahuna Masala





Lucknowi Achari Gobi
Cauliflower Cooked with Pickling Spices, Turmeric and Dried Mango Powder


