The seasoning of red chilli in food not only changes the color of the food but it also increases the taste manifold. Many types of red chillies are used in India. Most of the people use long dry red chilli in food. But now round red chillies have also started being liked. These two chillies are of different varieties and their taste is also different. Let us tell you that more than 400 varieties of chillies are grown in India. Every chilli has its own distinct identity and taste. Let us know what is the difference between red round chilli and long round chilli? Which is spicier, round dry chilli or long dry red chilli?
Difference between long and round red chillies
Long dry red chilli- Most of the people use Kashmiri red chilli to add flavor to the food. Kashmiri red chillies are long and thin and are the least spicy of the dry red chillies, while the color is quite dark red. Smoky tadka of Kashmir red chilli is used to color food. If mild spiciness is to be achieved then Guntur chillies grown in Andhra Pradesh are also used for tempering. These chillies are long and red and have good spiciness. This chilli is used for tadka in South Indian food. Long red chilli Byadagi comes from Karnataka, it has light wrinkled marks and the color is quite dark red. It looks similar to Kashmiri red chilli. These chillies are mostly used in long dry red chillies. Dry red chilli chutney is prepared from it and eaten.
Round red chilli- Nowadays, people have started using round red chillies for less spicy taste and to make the tadka more interesting. Round red chilli is also called cherry chilli. These are heart shaped which are quite small and bright red. These are often confused with pimento peppers, which look similar. But it is also called Coon Chile in some countries. The flavor of cherry peppers can range from very mild to slightly spicy, but it is known for its low spiciness and mild flavor. People often use them in tadka, sandwiches or pickles. There is another variety of round chilli in India which is grown in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal of Northeast. This chilli is also called Bhoot Jolokia or Ghost Pepper. This is a small variety of round red chilli from India but its taste is very spicy. In 2007, this chilli made the Guinness record for the world's hottest chilli.