Painting the town red, or at least the town’s curries is Kashmiri Lal Mirch. These bright red and fleshy chillies are usually thick and broad. They are used very widely across India to add red colour to our dishes, along with a distinctive mild heat. Kashmiri lalmirch is mostly used in powdered form to serve its purpose as a food colour agent. The most famous dish using this chilli is the lip-smacking Roghan Josh.

• ASTA Color Value: 54.1
• Capsaicin: 0.325%