Capsicum annuum

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Kashmiri chilies are famous for color rather than heat. The pods dry to a vivid crimson that paints curries scarlet. Flavor stays mild, earthy, and slightly fruity, with heat around 1,000 to 5,000 SHU. Indian cooks toast and grind them for tandoori rubs, rogan josh, and chili oil. The thin skin grinds easily, producing smooth powder. Deggi mirch, a popular North Indian spice mix, blends Kashmiri chili with hotter varieties for balanced flavor. Brilliant color, gentle warmth - endorsed by the Ministry of Saffron Heat. ChiliCodexCDP.copy.rangeSentenceWithHeat ChiliCodexCDP.copy.originSentence Toast Kashmiri chilies, soak, and blend into rogan josh, vindaloo, and chili pastes. Grind them with garlic and ginger for tandoori marinades. Infuse them into oil or ghee to color curries. Combine with cumin, coriander, and fenugreek for spice blends. Because heat is mild, they are ideal for visually vibrant dishes. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex

Ook bekend als: Kashmiri Mirch, Deggi Mirch (blend)

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Soort

Capsicum annuum

Warmte

1,000-5,000 SHUMild

Smaak

Mild, Aards, Helder, thin-skinned, versatile

Herkomst / Regio's

India, Kashmir Valley

Kleur / Vorm

Deep crimson when dried

Pod-grootte

12-15 cm long, 2-3 cm wide

Probeer het in het wild

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Smaak & Aroma

Kashmiri chilies are famous for color rather than heat. The pods dry to a vivid crimson that paints curries scarlet. Flavor stays mild, earthy, and slightly fruity, with heat around 1,000 to 5,000 SHU. Indian cooks toast and grind them for tandoori rubs, rogan josh, and chili oil. The thin skin grinds easily, producing smooth powder. Deggi mirch, a popular North Indian spice mix, blends Kashmiri chili with hotter varieties for balanced flavor. Brilliant color, gentle warmth - endorsed by the Ministry of Saffron Heat.

Toast Kashmiri chilies, soak, and blend into rogan josh, vindaloo, and chili pastes. Grind them with garlic and ginger for tandoori marinades. Infuse them into oil or ghee to color curries. Combine with cumin, coriander, and fenugreek for spice blends. Because heat is mild, they are ideal for visually vibrant dishes.

Warmteprofiel

Scoville-schaal

1,000-5,000 SHU

Heat label

Mild

Oogstperiode

Autumn

Sauce Index count

-

Geschiedenis & Cultuur

Portuguese traders introduced chilies to India in the 16th century. Kashmiri farmers bred varieties suited to the cool valley climate, focusing on pigment and flavor. The resulting chili became integral to Kashmiri wazwan cuisine. Demand spread across India, especially for tandoori dishes needing vibrant color without overpowering spice. Today, both sun-dried pods and commercial powders supply restaurants worldwide.

Plantkunde & Kweekinstructies

Grow Kashmiri chilies in cool, sunny climates if possible. Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before transplanting. Provide well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Plants reach 60 to 80 cm tall. Harvest ripe red pods, then sun-dry until crisp. Grind immediately to preserve color. In humid regions, use dehydrators to prevent mold.

Proefbox visuele plaatshouder

  • 3 × 100 ml sauzen (verschillende soorten)
  • Proefkaart & combinatietips
  • Verzending binnen de EU; beperkte oplage

Proefpakket

Eenmalige box om de warmte en smaak van verschillende soorten sauzen te ontdekken. Geen verplichtingen; gewoon proeven en aantekeningen maken.

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Veelgestelde vragen

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Bronnen

  • Republic of Heat proeflaboratorium veldnotities
  • Producentendossiers ingediend via Directus
  • Open rassenregisters en academisch onderzoek naar paprika's

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