The Kashmiri chilli is smaller , rounder and less pungent, but lends a very bright red colour to the food. They are bred for their high colour retention since they redden anything capable of absorbing colour . The Kashmiri chilli powder is mostly used to enhance dish's colour

The Kashmiri chilli is smaller , rounder and less pungent, but lends a very bright red colour to the food. They are bred for their high colour retention since they redden anything capable of absorbing colour . The Kashmiri chilli powder is mostly used to enhance dish's colour