{"product_id":"laxmi-teja-chili-whole-400-gm","title":"Laxmi Teja Chili Whole 400 Gm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaxmi Teja Chili Whole 400g is a generous pack of Teja dried red chilies — the extremely pungent, intensely hot Andhra Pradesh variety prized for both its heat level and its excellent red color contribution, making it one of India’s most commercially important chili varieties for spice blends and curry powders. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntensely Hot Laxmi Teja Whole Red Chili 400g\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Teja dried red chilies with extremely hot heat level and vivid red color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400g generous pack — ideal for making homemade chili powder and spice blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of India’s most important commercial chili varieties for heat and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaxmi — House of Spices’ trusted brand for quality South Asian spice staples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd whole to hot oil tempering for intensely hot South Indian preparations. Dry roast and grind for fresh, vivid Teja chili powder. Use in combination with milder chili varieties (like Kashmiri Mirch) to balance heat with color — Teja provides the heat while Kashmiri Mirch provides the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot are Teja chilies compared to Guntur Sannam?\u003c\/strong\u003e Teja chilies are generally hotter than Guntur Sannam — rating approximately 50,000-100,000+ Scoville Heat Units. They are among India’s hottest commercial varieties and should be used with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use both Teja and Kashmiri Mirch in a recipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic combination: Kashmiri Mirch provides brilliant red color with moderate heat while Teja provides intense heat without much color. Combining them creates a visually vibrant, intensely hot spice blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Teja chilies suitable for making homemade sambar powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Teja chilies are commonly used in homemade sambar powder, rasam powder, and Andhra-style curry powder blends for their heat and color contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hot — handle with care and avoid touching eyes. Check label for allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laxmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001902670051,"sku":"62076039","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d415ddc8-4305-4d13-8ed0-50fd4b58ad77.jpg?v=1782001922","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/laxmi-teja-chili-whole-400-gm","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}