About Kashmiri Chili
Kashmiri Chili is famous for bright red color. Rating 1,000-2,000 SHU offers minimal heat. The vivid red color is unmatched. Essential for tandoori chicken color. Used generously for color without heat. One of India’s most famous peppers internationally. The mild heat allows liberal use. Shows Indian emphasis on color. Cannot make authentic tandoori without it.
Flavor profile
Very mild
In the kitchen
Kashmiri color, tandoori
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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