Chilli Kashmiri Powder 80g
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Recipe for Kashmiri Chilli Powder
🍗 Tandoori Chicken (The Iconic Red Dish)
The dish that made Kashmiri chili powder famous worldwide
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Kashmiri chili gives the signature red hue without extreme heat (only 1,000-2,000 SHU)
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 lbs (1 kg) chicken (legs/thighs)
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2 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder (for color + flavor)
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1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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1 cup yogurt
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1 tsp turmeric
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1 tsp garam masala
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp mustard oil (key for authentic flavor)
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1 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Key Steps:
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Marinate: Mix all ingredients (except kasoori methi) + deep slits in chicken (12+ hours)
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Char: Grill/bake at 400°F (200°C) until blackened edges appear
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Finish: Sprinkle kasoori methi before serving
🌶️ Why Kashmiri Chili Powder is Essential:
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Color: Provides that iconic fiery red without artificial dyes
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Flavor: Earthy, slightly smoky taste (not just heat)
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Versatility: Enough kick for most palates (milder than cayenne)
Pro Tip:
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For extra red color, add 1/2 tsp paprika with the chili powder
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No mustard oil? Substitute with vegetable oil + 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
🥇 Other Top Uses for Kashmiri Chili Powder:
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Rogan Josh (Kashmiri lamb curry)
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Chicken 65 (fiery red appetizer)
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Prawns Masala (Goan-style seafood dish)
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Kashmiri Chai (pink tea with subtle spice)
Heat Comparison:
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Kashmiri: 1,000-2,000 SHU
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Cayenne: 30,000-50,000 SHU
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Paprika: 250-1,000 SHU
Reviews
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★★★★★Kashmiri Chilli PowderNot one of the spices easily found in a supermarket, so was pleased to find you stocked it. I used the Kashmiri Chilli powder in the butter chicken I was making - it gave it that lovely red colour and a nice spicyness -not too hot. Online ordering is easy and was impressed with the quick delivery- Thank you - Trish
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