The South Asian part of the world is known for its spices. They specialize in not only producing but also expertly using a variety of spices and chilies in their flavorful cuisine. If you are a fan of curries and stews, you know their standout features are their mouth watering spice level and mesmerizing reddish color. One of the most prized chilies originating from the subcontinent is the famed Kashmiri Chili, though this particular pepper is known more for its color than for its heat.
What Do Kashmiri Peppers Look Like?
Kashmiri peppers are usually available dried as whole peppers. In this form, they appear to be wrinkled and shriveled up. But despite that, they are super bright and red in color, its vibrancy indicative of its strong taste and spice. They are relatively small and round, but retain that typical, elongated chili shape.
What is a Kashmiri Chili Substitute?
The closest you can get to replicating the taste of the Kashmiri pepper is by combining either smoked or simple paprika with a little bit of cayenne. The paprika is very similar to the Kashmiri Chili in terms of taste while the cayenne pepper serves to add the spice. If you want low spiciness with a vibrant red color, you can simply use the paprika pepper alone.
