Chilli powder

The chilli powder used in South Asian countries such as India is made by drying and grounding the red chilli to give highly pungent red powder. The pungency in the chilli powder varies according to the chilli used. Generally in India, small amount of oil is added to the chilli powder. This will help the chilli powder to retain its red color which will not fade away with time. The mixture will also help in preserving the chilli powder.