Here’s an expert mantra to choose fiery chilies by identifying the colour.
Tip to select chilies
We often select chilies on the basis of their colour and assume that they are hot and fiery, but have you ever wondered how experts select chilies for their kitchen? Well, we’ll share some secret of choosing green and red chilies-how both green and red chilies differ in their spice quotient and the right way to choose.
How to choose the best chilies
Colour matters!
Chillies get their natural colour from plant based pigments known as Carotenoids and an antioxidant known as Lycopene that gives a classic red colour to the chilies and indicate their spice quotient. On the other hand green coluored chilies get their enticing green colour from Chlorophylls, which is present in the chilies before they mature.
Chilies are naturally rich in antioxidants and compounds like caspian, which is good for the digestive system and helps boost metabolism. Interestingly, green chilies are better than red chilies as they contain beta–carotene, antioxidants and endorphins, which help in promoting weight loss. However, too much consumption of red chilies can lead to digestive ailments and even cause peptic ulcers.
