Red Chilli powder is a vibrant, finely ground spice made from dried red chilli, widely used to add heat, color, and flavor to a variety of culinary preparations. Known for its pungent aroma and fiery taste, it enhances the overall appeal of dishes in cuisines around the world. The spice is rich in capsaicin, an active compound that contributes to its spiciness and offers several health benefits, including improved metabolism and antioxidant support. Red Chilli Powder is also used in food processing, seasoning blends, and pickling due to its strong coloring and preservative qualities. Its versatility and bold flavor make it an essential ingredient in both household and industrial kitchens.
We source Red Chilli from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, which is widely recognised as Asia’s largest dried red chilli market and one of the most influential chilli trading hubs in the world. The yard handles an enormous volume of chillies every season and plays a central role in pricing, marketing, and exporting Indian chillies.
Chilli growers from a wide region bring their harvest to Guntur to get better prices and access to larger markets. Both domestic wholesalers and international buyers participate in purchases, making the yard a price benchmark for chillies across India.
Major export varieties we deal in are :
Guntur Sannam is the most widely exported red chilli variety from India. It is grown predominantly in Andhra Pradesh, especially in the Guntur region.
This variety is highly valued for its balanced heat and colour, making it suitable for both household and industrial food processing.
Teja chilli is known for its high pungency and is preferred in markets that demand strong heat.
Teja chilli is often used for blending with low-heat varieties to achieve desired spice levels.
Byadgi chilli is famous for its exceptional red colour and low pungency.
This variety is preferred where colour is more important than heat, especially in spice powders.
