Lifestyle Desk – Dry red chilli is used extensively in Indian kitchen to enhance the taste, aroma and color of food. Be it adding tempering to pulses, enhancing the taste of vegetables or giving a special color to any spice, dry red chilli changes the taste of many dishes. However, removing the seeds from chillies while using them is a problem for many people. Especially removing the seeds of very hot chillies by hand can cause burning sensation in the fingers. After this, if the hand unknowingly touches the eyes or face, the problem increases further. In such a situation, why not use hands to remove the seeds of chilli? For this, some common things present in the kitchen can help you. Let us know in detail.
Remove chilli seeds with a spoon
The easiest way to remove the seeds from dried red chilies may be with a spoon. First of all, place the chillies in a plate or bowl. After this, separate the stem of the chilli. Now with the help of a small spoon, stir gently inside the chilli and take out the seeds. The seeds will come out easily with a spoon and be stored in a separate vessel. In this method there will be no need to touch the chillies much with hands.
Make work easier with the help of a knife
If the chilli has to be opened from the middle then a knife can be used. Place the chillies on a cutting board and make a light slit lengthwise with the tip of a knife. After this, with the help of the tip or back part of a knife, slowly take out the seeds present inside. Keep in mind that while using the knife, hands and fingers should come in contact with the chillies as little as possible.
Kitchen tongs will come in handy
Using kitchen tongs can also make this task much easier. Hold the chilli with tongs and apply gentle pressure from the stem side and shake the chilli. Sometimes the dry seeds start falling out on their own. Any remaining seeds can be removed with a spoon. This method is especially useful if you are preparing several chilies at once.
Remove seeds by rubbing in a bowl
If the chilli is completely dry, then you can put it in a clean and deep bowl and rub it lightly on the surface of the bowl. Due to this, the loose seeds inside will get separated and deposited below. Later, use the chilli by carefully picking it up and throwing away the seeds collected in the bowl.
Keep these things in mind
Even after removing the seeds of chilli, do not touch the eyes or face immediately. It is better to wash hands thoroughly with soap after finishing work. Also, avoid taking the chilli too close to the eyes while cutting or rubbing it. If the chili is very hot, wearing gloves is also a safe option. In this way, with the help of everyday kitchen items like spoon, knife, tongs or bowl, the seeds of dry red chilli can be easily separated and the burning sensation in the hands can also be avoided to a great extent.