Chili Whole Round

A distinctive round-shaped dried chili, quite different in appearance from the typical long, wrinkled variety, whole round dried chilies bring a concentrated heat with a slightly fruitier, more rounded flavor profile. They're used across Indian cooking, often adding both visual contrast and a unique heat to dishes.

Flavours: Hot, smoky, slightly fruity, with a sharp pungent bite and earthy depth

How to Use: Add whole to hot oil at the start of cooking and fry briefly until darkened to release their heat, especially in tempering for dals and curries. Widely used whole in pickles, spice blends, and rice dishes, or ground (with or without seeds) into pastes and powders for a robust, rounded spiciness.