Lal Mirch Powder

Red Chili Powder is a spice blend consisting of one or two types of dried red chiles that are ground and pulverized into a powder. Common blends available in food stores typically include other ground herbs and spices such as cumin, garlic, oregano, paprika, and salt, mixed into the chili powder. Pure chili powder or ground chile is most often available on Pearls spice. It consists only of ground or powdered Chile's. Chili powder adds flavor and heat to ethnic dishes. When a recipe includes "chili powder" it is the common powder that is being suggested, unless it states that a specific type of chili powder, such as jalapeno chili powder or if it states ground Chile.