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Kashmiri Mirch vs Teja Mirch: Which Should You Use?
How to choose between Kashmiri mirch for colour and Teja mirch for heat in everyday Indian cooking.
Kashmiri for colour
Reach for Kashmiri mirch when you want a deep red curry without too much heat, as in rogan josh or dum aloo.
Teja for heat
Teja chillies bring sharp heat. Sunder Red Chilli Powder and Kuti Teja Mirch are both made for cooks who like it hot.
Use both
Many cooks mix the two, one for colour and one for heat. Start small: ek chutki kaafi hai.