Everest Kashmiri Lal Chili Powder 500g is the premium large-format pack of India’s most prized red chili variety — Kashmiri chili, celebrated for its stunning deep red color and mild, fruity heat. This vibrant spice colors tandoori dishes, butter chicken, and rogan josh with their characteristic restaurant-red appearance without excessive fiery heat. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.

Vibrant Kashmiri Red Chili Powder for Restaurant Color and Mild Heat

• Kashmiri chili powder with an intense, stunning red color and mild-to-medium heat
• 500g value pack — excellent for restaurants or large family kitchens
• The secret to tandoori’s iconic red color — more color than heat
• Everest — India’s most trusted brand for consistent, vivid Kashmiri chili powder

How to Use

Add 2-3 teaspoons to tandoori marinades for chicken, fish, and paneer for the classic deep red color. Use in rogan josh, butter chicken, and any curry where a rich red color is desired without overwhelming heat. Blend into kebab mixes and kofta seasonings for visual appeal. Combine with regular red chili powder to balance color intensity with desired heat level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kashmiri chili powder very spicy? Kashmiri chili has a mild heat profile, rated roughly 1,000-2,000 Scoville units — significantly milder than cayenne or regular red chili powder. Its primary value is in the stunning, vibrant red-orange color it imparts.

Can I substitute paprika for Kashmiri chili? Paprika is a reasonable substitute for color, but Kashmiri chili has a more complex, slightly fruity-earthy depth that paprika lacks. Hungarian sweet paprika is the closest substitute available in US grocery stores.

Why do restaurants use Kashmiri chili in tandoori preparations? The natural carotenoid pigments in Kashmiri chilies create the signature brick-red color of tandoori chicken, rogan josh, and tikka masala — the color that makes these dishes visually iconic.

Allergen note: Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.