Kashmiri red chillies or Kashmiri laal mirch are characterized by their ability to give a dark red colour to food and add flavour, while not allowing the food to become too pungent or spicy.
India's Consumer Education and Research Centre puts Everest Kashmiri Lal (Everest Spices) at SHU 48,000, while Golden Harvest Kashmiri Mirch Powder (Golden Harvest) has an SHU of 60,000. This SHU level is similar to other brands in the market. == Usage ==
Usage
It is used in various dishes such as tandoori chicken and snacks such as tiger prawns. It is also used in pickles and chutneys. It is used in food like pav bhaji and misal pav for colour. == References ==