Dry Chillies

Chili (botanically known as Capsicum annuum L.; Capsicum frutescene L.), also called red pepper belongs to the genus capsicum, under the solanaceae family. They are believed to have originated from South America. Chilies are referred to as Chilies, chilie, hot peppers, bell peppers, red peppers, pod peppers, cayenne peppers, paprika, pimento, and capsicum in different parts of the world. However, in general the Chilies are the smaller-sized, more pungent types, while the somewhat larger, mildly to moderately pungent types are capsicums.