Red Chilli refers to the dried, ripe fruit of plants from the Capsicum genus, originally native to Central and South America. They were introduced to Asia by Portuguese traders in the 16th century and quickly became integral to Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.
The word chilli likely comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word “chīlli”, referring to spicy peppers. The term red chilli describes the mature, dried version that adds heat and color to food.
Red chilli is a spicy dried pepper used to add heat and flavor to dishes, widely used in global cuisines.
