Chili powder Chili powder Chili powder (also powdered chili, chile powder or chilli powder) is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices (also sometimes known as chili powder blend). It is used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes. In American English, the name is usually spelled "chili". In British English the spelling "chilli" (with two "l"s) is used consistently. Chili powder is used in many different cuisines, including American cuisine, particularly in Tex-Mex, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Mexican, Portuguese, and Thai. Chili powder blends are
Maharashtrian cuisine asafoetida, turmeric, mustard seeds, coriander, cumin, dried bay leaves, and chili powder. Spices used especially for "garam masala" include cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom and nutmeg.Other spice blends popular in the cuisine include goda masala and Kolhapuri masala.Common herbs to impart flavor or to garnish a dish include curry leaves, and coriander leaves. Many common curry recipes call for garlic, onion, ginger and green chilli pepper. Ingredients that impart sour flavor to the food include yoghurt, tomatoes, tamarind paste, "amsul" skin or unripe mangoes. Chicken and goat are the most popular sources for meat in Maharashtrian cuisine. Eggs are popular