Kashmiri Peppers

Kashmiri Chiles
Kashmiri Chiles

Kashmiri Peppers

SKU
101215 003
Price:
$1.79
$5.13
Net Weight:
1 oz
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Kashmiri (kash-MEE-ree) peppers, Capsicum annuum, are mild chiles that measure 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are also known as Kashmiri red chilis, Kashmiri chiles, or Kashmiri lal mirch. This pepper is a rich cardinal red color and is narrow and spindly; it’s about ½ inch wide at the shoulder and between 3-4 inches in length, tapering into a long point. The thin skin and flesh of the chile curls up on itself when it dries and gives the chiles twisting wrinkles. If Kashmiri chiles had less wrinkles, they would probably gain an extra ½ inch in length. 

Chile peppers were introduced to Kashmir, the northernmost region of India, in the early 1700s. This is a mountainous region that can be difficult to farm; while they have the name “Kashmiri”, they are also farmed in Jammu, which has recently joined with Kashmiri as a single administrative body, and neighboring Himachal Pradesh. 

There are approximately 20 dried Kashmiri chile peppers per ounce.

One Kashmiri chile is equal to roughly 1 teaspoon ground Kashmiri chile powder.

 

Flavor profile

Kashmiri chiles have a very mild flavor. They are a little bit sweet and a little bit fruity, with a tame heat.

 

Heat level

Kashmiri chiles offer a mild heat that usually ranges between 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). There are occasional outliers that may express higher heat levels. 

 

How to use

Kashmiri chiles are wanted as much for their vibrant red hue as they are for their sweet, mild flavor. They’re often used to boost the appeal of curries. Use these peppers to add extra color to Quick and Easy Vegetable Curry or Vegetable Jalfrezi. Layer some gentle flavors into Punjabi Chicken with Tomatoes and Spinach. Or go outside the cultural box and toss with chicken chunks for a visually playful Asian Chicken Lettuce Rolls. Mix into Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta for a sunny and summery plate. Stir this chile into any dish you’d like to add sweet chile flavor and a burst of color.

 

Country of origin

India

Reviews

5 out of 5
4 total ratings.

David U. (Verified buyer) 12/10/2023
Great chilies, and not just for Indian cooking! I really like these peppers - great flavor, and relatively mild, which is good - I can always add heat with other things, but almost everyone I know likes the things I use these in. An Indian lady I know really liked it, and she can't take most hot things I make. And when I was filling the jar I keep some in for the kitchen, the aroma made me think of the mold red chilies I use to make Thai red curry paste, so I set aside 3 oz - the amount used for that recipe - and it turned out great! Probably the best batch of Thai curry paste I've made.

William H. (Verified buyer) 11/16/2023
Complex flavors These Kashmiri peppers are spectacular! I added them to my Kashmiri Chicken. The spices Inc Kashmiris are not dry enough to grind into a powder so I chopped them in my blender. That worked great. The flavors and color these peppers added to my chicken was grand. These peppers are not very hot but pack wonderful unique flavors. I’m going to try them in my instant pot black beans. Next. Thanks Spices Inc for finding wonderful spices for Indian cuisine!

Matt K. (Verified buyer) 09/21/2023
Wonderful flavor! These have a really nice flavor and a relatively mellow heat. Worth picking up a few and using with other dried peppers for chili.

Tammy G. (Verified buyer) 09/19/2023
Kashmiri Peppers Lovely dried peppers . I toasted and blended the peppers for my butter chicken and the flavor was delightful.

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