Chilli flakes can be used while cooking or can be sprinkled on top. They are widely used in Indian, Mexican, Thai and Italian cuisine. Initially red chillies were used as substitute for black peppercorns. Within India itself, there are number of varieties of chillies. Red chillies are used as a powder, as flakes or in whole form

Chilli flakes can be used while cooking or can be sprinkled on top. They are widely used in Indian, Mexican, Thai and Italian cuisine. Initially red chillies were used as substitute for black peppercorns. Within India itself, there are number of varieties of chillies. Red chillies are used as a powder, as flakes or in whole form