Description:
Green chillis are the best kitchen ingredient to bring a dash of spiciness to recipes. The fresh flavour and sharp bite make them a must in almost all Indian dishes. This particular green chilli variety is big.
How to Use:
Wash and dry them. Gently pull out the top stem. Throw out the spoilt ones as the famous saying goes- "one rotten spoils the whole pack", in this context quite literally. Keep them in a container and refrigerate.
Chillies have a wide variety of uses since it is a popular spice and seasoning. Can even be powdered to flavour the food. Used to prepare chutneys and other snacks.
Benefits:
Rich in dietary fibre, so, it eases digestion. Protects against cancer and stimulates the cooling centre of the brain by lowering body temperature. This is the reason why in a hot place like India, chillies are consumed a lot. It also possesses anti-bacterial properties.