[CH] Indian "Chillies"

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RE: Indian chap downing 140 something "chillies."  Most of the "chillies" 
(Mirchi) in India are Surya's or similar and yes they are similar to 
Cayennes.  I am in India several times each year and their chiles are usually 
not fiery hot.  They also use their chiles green in most dishes, but unlike 
Jalapenos they have a nice taste--not a green taste!  They dry the red 
chillies and grind them to make Indian chillie powder.  This is added to 
Garam Masalas (spice mixtures for marinating, adding to Dhal, sambars,etc).  
The word Garam means hot.

Just a note of information and warning <g> for my fellow CH'ers in India it 
is believed that "a large intake of chillies or chillie powder is supposed to 
lead one towards greater sexual activity."  I quote from the Flavors of 
India-Recipes from the vegetarian Hindu Cuisine.

Mary-Anne

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