{"product_id":"jiva-organic-chilli-whole-100gm","title":"Jiva Organic Chilli Whole 100 Gm","description":"\u003cp\u003eJiva Organic Whole Dried Chilies 100g brings premium whole dried red chilies in a 100g pack — the essential form of chili for authentic Indian cooking where the pods are fried in oil to release their oils and flavor before other ingredients are added. Whole chilies add depth and heat that ground powder alone cannot replicate. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePremium Whole Dried Red Chilies for Deep-Fried Spice Tempering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried red chilies with vibrant color and concentrated heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g pack — the right size for regular cooking without staling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential in tadka (tempering) for dal, sabzi, and South Indian cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJiva Organic — pure, clean whole chilies without additives or treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat oil or ghee and add 2-3 whole dried chilies and let them sizzle and darken briefly before adding other tempering spices — this is the foundation of South Indian tadka. Break open and shake out seeds before using for milder heat. Grind into homemade chili powder or sambar powder. Use in Szechuan cooking, Sichuan hot pots, and chili oil infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the seeds the hottest part of a dried chili?\u003c\/strong\u003e The white membrane (pith) inside is where most of the capsaicin concentrates, and seeds are hot by proximity to the pith — removing seeds reduces heat slightly but the pith is where the real fire lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I rehydrate these whole chilies?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — soak in warm water for 20-30 minutes to rehydrate for use in pastes, sauces, and whole stewed preparations like enchilada sauce or Indian chili chutney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if dried chilies are fresh?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh dried chilies are pliable and not brittle, have a vivid red color, and release a bright, clean chili aroma when broken — pale, brittle, or dusty-smelling chilies are past their prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiva Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001912369379,"sku":"62983319","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Chilli-Whole.jpg?v=1781785308","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/jiva-organic-chilli-whole-100gm","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}