Kashmiri Chile Powder, Capsicum annuum, is a vibrant red powder that measures 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It is also known as Kashmiri red chile powder, Kashmiri chili powder, Kashmiri powder, Kashmiri mirch, or Kashmiri laal mirch.

This is a vibrant red powder made from dehydrated, ground Kashmiri chiles. It gives bold color and sweet, fruity flavor to dishes, rather than heat. 

Kashmiri Chile Powder is regularly purchased by independent spice shops; brewpubs; coffee shops; BBQ, American, Indian restaurants; snack, pasta, and ramen manufacturers; seasoning companies; and breweries.

Flavor Profile

Kashmiri Chile Powder is sweet and fruity, with a very mild heat.

Heat Level

Kashmiri Chile Powder is a mild chile, measuring 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

How To Use

Kashmiri Chile Powder is a standard Indian spice, used to create rich color rather than heat.  It brings gentle flavor to rich Butter Chicken. It helps create the distinctive red color of Tandoori Chicken when it’s mixed into the marinade. Use this versatile ingredient instead of paprika when making a DIY Dry Rib Rub. Toss over chickpeas and roast for bright red chana, stir into homemade Falafel for just a bit of a kick, or stir into Mango Chutney for a touch of contrast. 

Kashmiri Chile Powder is great to use when making curries, soups, stews, marinades, DIY seasoning blends, spice rubs, dressings, condiments, roasted meats, legumes, and snacks.

Kashmiri Chile Powder pairs well with garlic, onion, tamarind, lemongrass, black pepper, galangal, cinnamon, ginger, peanuts, sesame, coriander, and cardamom.