Description
Chilli is the dried ripe fruit of the genus Capsicum. It has many varieties which are differentiated on its pungency measured on Scoville Scale. Chilli fruit when ripened and dried becomes red chilli, which is further grounded to form red chilli powder. Chilli pepper contains a bioactive plant compound called capsaicin, which is responsible for its hot and spicy kick. Red chilli became famous all around the world because of its characteristics like pungency taste.
