Chilli Articles, Blogs And HowTo

Unique eating competition: Chillies are my favorite. I want to eat as many as you can’t think of… This was what the scene portraying from those contestants taking part in “Eat chillies in one minute” in Indraprastha University, Delhi. There was... -

  It is easy to make chilli powder at home. Making chilli powder at home takes up a little effort and time but the outcome of the result is overwhelming. The chilli powder that we get in the market is good but definitely not as good as the one... -

  I don’t know why I crave for certain foods, but dishes with spicy green chilli seem to be high on my list recently.  Use diced green chilli as they add great flavor and you can sauté and stir, right before you are ready to serve.  ... -

Green Chiilies are grown in coorg also.when i used to visit to my dad native place(somarapet).I saw my aunt growing greenchillies.they used to put in a big bag and were taking them to market to sell.Green chillies r tied in thread and they'll put on... -

Chilli peppers, a group of peppers that displays a wide variety of colors, flavors and hotness, are highly prone to browning and mold infestation. So learning how to preserve chilli is very important especially if you love the spice in your food.  ... -

Do you know, you can lose weight with a cake made of chillies?  Now an ingredient called dihydrocapsiate (DHC) derived from chilli peppers can help in losing weight. Dihydrocapsiate (DHC): Dihydrocapsiate is a tasteless substance and at the same... -

Interesting Facts About Chillies                1. There are more than 300 varieties of chillies of which more than 100 are indigenous to Mexico.   2. Small... -

  About chilli peppers Allen Hibberd, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland     What are chilli peppers? Chillies are simply capsicums that are hot to taste. There... -

  Chili chocolate helps you lose weight! Yes, you heard that right. As strange as the dish “Chili Chocolate” may sound, it might actually be the answer to weight loss issues. Normally nobody associates spicy... -

Twenty or thirty years ago in Australia, "meat and three veg" was the standard dinner formula. As far as condiments--tomato sauce (ketchup) was king. But since then there's been a real shift and interest in spicy foods has taken off. Everywhere... -

      1. Chopping Onions - Cut them sideways, arc shaped and slice thin.     2. Mix pinchful of oregano seeds or chillies into a portion of chopped onions. Massage it in with... -

Misconceptions about Indian Food Being an Indian, I always feel bad when I think come across misconceptions about Indian food. Even though Indian food is popular throughout the world today, there are many misconceptions about Indian... -

I have been reading several articles lately on foods that must be avoided for health reasons. In fact, any newspaper supplement or magazine that you open has to talk about healthy and food eating. Keep off oily and fried stuff, high calorie foods like... -

Bihari Dinner Menu This a great dinner menu with 2 main curries - Paneer Chilli and Aloo gobhi. Eat Mango kulfi or simply kulfi as dessert. Poori can be substituted with Paratha, Naan or Roti. ... -

If you like your food spicy and absolutely enjoy the hot and spicy oil served in the Chinese restaurants or pizza joints, then making hot pepper oil at home may become a much enjoyed adventure for you. Learn how to make hot pepper oil with us and spice up... -

Lebanese Outback Burrito We cooked this during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and it has become a big family favorite. If I had to eat only one thing every day for the rest of my life, this would do. Feel free to use leftover grilled beef,... -

CALORIFIC VALUE OF SPICES(per 100 gm. of eddible portion) SPICE NAME CALORIFIC VALUE(ENERGY) (IN KILO CALORIES) Asafoetida 297 Cardamom 229 Chillies (Dry) 246 Chillies (Green) 29 Cloves (Dry) 286 Cloves (Fresh) 159 ... -

Colors of Life Best Wishes for Happy and Colorful Holi. Holi is all about celebrating life with food, fun and friends, which is motto of ifood.tv too. Enjoy following Holi special dishes with your loved ones and share your Holi experiences with our... -

This is one great union of food and fashion. Can you wear food…no I don’t mean wearing leaves and a necklace made of chillies. Have a look , fashion inspired by food. This is for all you burger lovers. A burger dress that makes it so stylish to wear food... -

I had once betted with a friend of mine that making egg rolls is easy and that friend of mine had ctuallty baited me by throwing the challenge at me. Like the historical queen of Jhansi, I took up the gauntlet. There were no horses around, but such was the... -

Snacking is considered very important for Indian kids. There are lot of Indian snacks variety for kids but parents should make sure to give the healthy ones to their kids. Healthy Indian snacks for kids are easy and can be made quickly with simple... -

This is the version of Mughlai Cuisine, a mouth watering recipe that can be best served with Roti, Kulcha, Chapathi, Romali roti, Pulkha, Butter Naan.The word “makhani” means thing cooked with butter and fresh cream. I am sure this gonna be a enjoyable... -

               INDIAN BREADS ROTI the most basic food of India is a fascinating subject. The Indian bread is made of basic ingredients as grains, salt and water, yet they have tremendous... -

In Thai cuisine – the cuisine that is known for being spicy – the use of chillies is very common. If you love spicy food, then learn how to eat Phat Phrik . You will surely enjoy the highly aromatic dish that Thai cuisine offers you in the form of this... -

For long I had a habit of taking green chillies and extra salt with every meal. Nothing that was served to me seemed to have an adequate dose of salt. I’d ask for it with everything…all my meals and whatever I snacked on in between…to the extent that... -

    Ingredients:-   Mutton- 1  lb (cut and cleaned) Basmati rice- 2 cups (washed) Water- 2 1/2 cups Coconut water- 1 1/2 Green chillis- 3 sliced Pudina(mint leaves)- 1 packet finely... -

  If you wanted to know and taste beyond dumplings, noodles and fried rice and also explore the variety in these options, you need not go to China, because some of the top Chinese restaurants in Manchester, with their... -

Iftar is the meal that Muslims have after dusk to break their day long fast during the Holy month of Ramdan. Here is a sample menu to help you plan an Iftari dinner...   IFTARI DINNER MENU:   1. CHICKEN PULAO: ... -

If you are thinking to throw a nice party, then serving Indian appetizers to your guests would be the ideal choice. Here you will find some of the best Indian appetizer ideas .   India is a large and diverse country which... -

Santa Fe, New Mexico is what one can call a melting pot of cultures. From native American to Spanish to Mexican and cowboy, the place is as diverse as of the country itself. Here we have a list of the top restaurants in Santa Fe that serve these diverse... -

  This is the kind of health news that you were waiting to hear for a long time. Doctors at the British National Health Service (BNHS) have found that the chemical Theobromine provided relief from common cough . Now the name of the... -

  How many times have you told your girlfriend, wife or sister not to eat chocolate? Many times, right? Well, here’s news – according to a joint study carried out by the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the University of... -

If you want to stay healthy you must incorporate the top 5 foods to increase immunity into your diet. A weak immune system makes your body vulnerable to all sorts of illness and diseases, especially during weather transitions. If you feed your immune... -

  1. No onion and garlic are used in the food during nine days 2. No chemical salt but only rock salt is used 3. Spices used are red chillies, cumin, black jeera, turmeric, choti elachi, saboot kali mirchi, khuskhus and water... -

Did you know that raw mangoes are good for health? In this summer season if you want to retain the salt in your body, add some salt to raw mangoes and have it. It is also a good source of antioxidant which gets rid of those free radicals in your body and... -

The Fresh Food Festival will be held in The Oracle, Reading on the 3rd and the 4th of June 2010. The dynamic Farmers’ Market at The Riverside is the main attraction of this food festival . The Farmers’ Market offers the best of traditional food... -

Eating Nam Tok is a treat for sure! I love this spicy Thai dish . While you are eating nam tok you will be completely awed by the spicy heat from the chilli flakes, sour from the lime, pungency from the fish sauce, and saltiness from the salt.... -

THE MAKING PART 1 cup Mushrooms(Baby/Button mushroom);wash well;sliced 1 large Onion;finely chopped 2 large Tomatoes;finely chopped 2 Green chillies;finely chopped 2 tab.spoon Butter 1 tsp cooking oil 2 cinnomon stick ... -

    Chili Powder includes cayenne powder, and paprika as its ground forms. The active component of chilli pepper powder is ‘Capsaicin’ which contributes to its benefits. It is a rich source of vitamin A and C.  You have used... -

Rhodes Across India recipes Explore real Indian cuisine from pavements to palaces with these authentic recipes that showcase the very best regional specialities. Royal Palace Brought to India by Mughal... -

  Mexican food is a style of food that originated in Mexico . Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors, colorful decoration, and its variety of spices. Mexican gastronomy, in terms of diversity of appealing... -

Low glycemic diet menu is a specialized food plan that stresses on consumption of food with low glycemic index foods meant to lose weight, refurbish body energy and check food cravings. Foods that have lower glycemic index takes longer to get absorbed and... -

The Hilary Swank diet is worth a million dollars. Why? Apart from the fact that this Million Dollar Baby actress has a terrific metabolism, she is also someone who knows how to take care of herself. Hillary Swank, 37, also makes sure that she finds the time... -

well... for all those of you who're fond of the Indian culture and are just mesmerised by the indian cuisine and the indian snacks.. the gala time for you has already started... it is not at all easy to vow hearts... especially when a plethora of... -

  5 th May 2012 – this day marks the 150 th year of Cinco de Mayo – the dubious victory of the Mexican army over French forces. From the creamy guacamole to zesty quesadillas and enchiladas, the delicacies add a vibrant and... -

INTRODUCTION Mexican food is simple yet offers an array of flavors that can vary from subtle and less spicy food to fiery hot. Mexicans take pride in producing delicious and nutritious meals with easily available ingredients. This makes... -

Including spices in your meal transforms it. Herbs from around the world are readily available. Here is what I think is a must for every cook. Spices Cardomom The pods are used whole to flavor rice. The seeds are crushed and used to... -

Ever done something that was a real success, but then lived to regret it? Well, actually that is pretty much the story of some cocktail lamb samosas that I had made last year. They were pretty good but a lot of effort. The number of potlucks that I get called... -

Winter is approaching and so is the season of hot and yummy chili. Chili is often a favorite of both adults and children because it can be made both hot as well as mild. This can be served as main dish or as side for sandwich on any chilly winter day. Here... -

  "What are the uses of cayenne pepper?", brings me back to the question - What is Cayenne Pepper? What is cayenne pepper good for? Cayenne pepper is a hot chilly pepper which is frequently used in spicy dishes. It is... -

  Britain’s favorite dish, chicken tikka masala, is heartbroken these days. This is because it has been replaced by Jalfrezi as the country’s new favorite curry, relegating the good ole’ chicken tikka masala to the eighth place in a new... -

      Do you like spicy food or have you ever tries it?  Are you curious to know why these cuisines are made spicy and why these are so popular worldwide? These  Learn the health benefits of spicy Thai food in... -

I love chickpeas in any form whether as dahl or as besan flour for various dishes. Chickpea Flour Rolls ("khandvi") Chickpea Flour Rolls by Anupama from India Recipe Story A very very traditional... -

Ingredients Crab 1 pd(It meant some 4-5 big legs for me) Onion 1 cup sliced Tomato 1 medium sized ,sliced Coconut grated 1/2 cup Giner paste 1+1 Tsp Garlic paste -

  When you are planning to throw a colorful holi party, the holi special food calls for an equally important food shopping list. Let me take you step by step into the nuances of how to make a holi special food shopping list. ... -

  Ready to get scared out of your wits? Jill of “Kitchen Fun with my 3 sons” fame has now shown us a way; that of handing out scary monster ice cream cones. You would definitely have a hard time deciding whether to yell with fright or... -

I love Dosas and Dosas and Dosas. Dosa is an easy to cook South Indian food eaten primarily for breakfast.  I fell in love with Dosa when I was in South India for an academic course. Dosa - plain and simple, hot and crispy, umm! Hot and crispy dosa with... -

In this hot summer, my brother-in-law while gulping down chilled water said it is too hot here, but there it is AC, AC everywhere. My eight year old nephew trotted around his father elated that he is starting tomorrow for Middle East with his dad. His mom... -

Are you thinking about earning a reputation as an expert chef? The easiest way to become an expert is by learning how to grill a turkey. Grilling turkey is a step by step process – lets have a look! Ingredients: • Butter ... -

The hotness of the pepper is measured in Scoville heat units. This scale was developed in 1912, by Wilbur Scoville. This heat unit is now widely used to ascertain the hotness of the peppers. The soaring SHU’s determine the hotness of the peppers.  Here are... -

These quirky little balls of dough often come in many shapes and make you wonder how to eat dumplings ? Their preparation methods may vary, namely boiling, steaming, simmering, frying   , or baking but it’s unanimously agreed... -

The Capital Area Food Bank in Northeast Washington was witness to heightened activity prior to Thanksgiving as it received the First Family and two dressed turkeys, and M&Ms. President Obama, Michelle, their two daughters and First Lady mother, Mrs.... -

Adam Richman, where art thou? World’s Hottest Burger has arrived at the Atomic Burger joint in Bristol, U.K. And although, there is no provision for its entry into the Guinness World Records, it is, nevertheless, worthy of a mention because the sauce,... -

Diwali is the time to refresh and rejoice with family and friends over the serenity of lights, aroma of incensed sticks, colored rangolis, crackers and above all savories and sweets. Although sweets and savories prepared and served during Diwali are also... -

  Though I am an earth sign, nothing can keep me away from preparing yummy marinade for fish to be roasted in the earthen grills. Marinating fish that has to be roasted, is only slightly different from the marinade for grilled fish. The Marinade... -

Standing at a stone’s throw away distance from the Th Khao San in Bangkok, I was just wondering how much more I am left to experiment with Thai cuisine. That’s exactly when I bumped into this street side stall, which filled my nose with the exotic aroma... -

  The chilly days are knocking at the door! The time is perfect to enjoy warm and savory drinks and pack the cold beverages for the next summer! Here’s presenting the Top 10 Fall Cocktails To Enjoy the entire... -

Come holidays and it is tough not to get drawn into the holiday celebrations and festivities. If you are on a diet then you need to be aware of these top 5 holiday diet spoilers that may cancel out your efforts of past few days. Avoid these most... -