Green Chilli

32. Green Chilli

About

Green Chilli is light green in colour, elongated, tapering towards the tip, which are most popularly used in Indian dishes to enhance flavour. It can either be diced or fried to give a strong pungent and spicy flavour to the curries.

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Nutritions

Green chilli is rich in Vitamin A & C. (the green ones are rich in Vitamin C while the red ones have more of Vitamin A), and have Vitamin E, some B vitamins, potassium & iron. It is a rich source of dietary fibre that gives a healthy digestive system. Also it contains an alkaloid compound called capsaicin that has anti-bacterial and anti-diabetic properties. Rich in vitamin A, these Chillies are really good for your eyes and skin and also helps reduce LDL cholesterol levels in obese.

Uses

Basically used as spice in food & can also serve as a seasoning. The chilli can also be ground into a powder to use for similar purposes.