Chilli fruit when ripened and dried becomes red chilli, which is further grounded to form red chilli powder. These are categorized as hot pepper. Red chilli became famous all around the world because of its characteristics like pungency, taste and flavor matched black pepper, which was very expensive during old times and thus it became one of the most important and integral spices.

Benefits:

·         Apart from its uses in cooking, it has medicinal uses as well.

·         It helps in digestion

·         It develops blood

·         It is a very rich source of vitamin C

·  Helps in developing the immune system.