Yummy looking chillies indeed. This is how we buy chillies in the market!
For a majority of us Indians, a dish lacking in spice or without chilies is unfathomable. One would be left gaping at the dish in complete horror! Most dishes served across the country incorporate the famous (or infamous) chillies either by adding a dash of it or stirring in a liberal amount of it. Whether you're an Indian or a tourist, your palate is inevitably subjected to a glorious or a horrifying encounter with the good old chilli. Even the humble chilli has its medicinal properties and if eaten moderately has curative effects on one's body. There are over 400 varieties in the world and almost 16% of the world?s food production is attributed to the chilli. India is the largest producer of chilli followed by China. There are many varieties that are grown across India and some are mentioned below.
Cell phone shot. Slightly adjusted for light and colour and sharpness and resized to FAR size.