Most people think bright red = more spicy, but that’s not true.
Color and heat come from two different types of chillies.
1. Heat Chilli (like Teja) 🌶️ — The Spice Maker
- Purpose: Adds strong heat
- Color: Natural orange-red, not very bright
- Taste: Sharp and fiery
- Note: Real spicy chillies are not deep red
This chilli gives the strong heat in your food.
2. Color Chilli (like Byadagi / Kashmiri) 🎨 — The Color Booster
- Purpose: Adds rich red color
- Color: Deep and vibrant
- Taste: Very mild or almost no heat
- Note: This chilli is mainly for color.
This chilli makes your curry look bright, rich, and attractive.
How to Get Both Color and Taste
The simple method: use both types together.
- Heat chilli → gives the spice
- Color chilli → gives the color
A good blend gives:
- Strong heat
- Beautiful color
- Better aroma