How are green chillies typically used in Indian cooking?

Green chillies are used fresh or chopped in curries, chutneys, pickles, and as a spice to add heat and flavor.

Are green chillies suitable for vegan diets?

Yes, green chillies are plant-based and suitable for vegan diets.

What is the best way to store green chillies?

Store green chillies in a cool, dry place or refrigeration to keep them fresh for longer periods.

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Green - all varieties chilliesVL

Hara Mirchi

Capsicum annum

Also known as: Kesa jalakia, Chili pepper, Hasi Menasinakayi, Marach wangun, Soh mynken dkhar, Mulaku

Green chillies are a common spicy vegetable used extensively in Indian cooking to add heat and flavor. They provide significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, and chromium, contributing to their nutritional value.

VegetarianLow GINOVA 1· Unprocessed

Serving Size= 100g

Nutrition per 100g

Protein2.4g(24%)

Carbs5.9g(60%)

Fat0.72g(16%)

Fiber5g

Rich in% daily value

Vitamin C145%Vitamin K35%Chromium20%

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Nutrient Breakdown

Key Nutrients(15)

% DV = % Daily Value (adult RDA, ICMR 2020). Values per 100g edible portion.

Common questions about Green - all varieties chillies

One medium green chilli weighing about 5g contains approximately 2 calories.

About Green - all varieties chillies

Green chillies are the unripe fruit of the Capsicum plant, widely used in Indian cuisine to impart spiciness and pungency to dishes. They are used fresh, chopped, or whole in a variety of curries, chutneys, and pickles, and sometimes dried or powdered as a spice.

They are rich in vitamin C, providing significant vitamin K, and also contain notable chromium levels, which are nutrients important for various biological functions.