Chillies are the powerhouse of the spice family and are an essential ingredient in Indian cooking. The easiest version to add and preserve them is in the powder form. Red chillies are left to dry in the sun and then ground into a fine powder that is widely used in Indian dishes to add that spicy flavour.Chilli powder is an essential component in making dishes that require that spicy flavour and it is important to use the right variety of chillies to make the same. Usually chilli powder is a pure blend of cayenne peppers but we have multiple versions depending on the region that we are in. Chilli powder is a blend of a few ingredients though the primary ingredients are dried chillies. The colour and flavour they bring to any dish shows their unique quality. Chilli powder is a key ingredient in dishes like Biriyani, Channa, Masala curries, snacks such as Kaara Sev, Ribbon Pakoda, daily dishes such as Sambar, Vegetable curries.