{"product_id":"sanam-chilli-pods-dried-fiery-bright-fierce","title":"Sanam Chilli Pods | Dried | Fiery | Bright \u0026 Fierce","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDeep red, richly coloured, and delivering a clean, direct heat that builds beautifully without ever crossing the line into punishment — Sanam Chilli Pods \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Capsicum annuum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of India's most important and widely used dried chillies, grown predominantly in the Guntur region of Andhra Pradesh where the climate produces a chilli with an intensity of colour and a depth of flavour that has made it indispensable in Indian cooking for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are not a subtle chilli. But they are a controlled one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSitting at six out of ten on the heat scale and between 15,000 and 30,000 Scoville units,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sanam chillies deliver a warm, persistent heat with a slightly smoky richness that builds through cooking without the sharpness that hotter varieties bring. The thin walls and medium-sized pods make them ideal for everyday cooking — reliable warmth without extreme spiciness, and a clean, straightforward heat that lets the other flavours in a dish shine rather than competing with them. That deep, vibrant red colour bleeds into every dish they touch — turning oils, curries, dals, and sauces a rich, glorious red that makes everything look as extraordinary as it tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrop two or three whole pods into hot oil at the start of a curry and watch the oil turn deep red as the Sanam releases its colour and warmth into the fat before a single spice has gone in. Rehydrate in hot water for twenty minutes before blending into curries, sauces, and pastes where the smoky depth makes the whole preparation taste more considered and more complex. Toast them briefly in a dry pan then grind into a powder for a homemade chilli spice blend that delivers both colour and clean heat in equal measure. They are particularly extraordinary in lentil dishes and vegetable curries where their moderate heat and brilliant colour do the most beautiful work — and in seafood preparations where a controlled warmth lifts delicate flavours without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBloom in hot oil alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/cumin-seeds\"\u003eCumin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/mustard-seeds-yellow\"\u003eMustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e for a tarka that transforms a simple dal into something that tastes like it came from a kitchen with decades of practice behind it. Grind with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/coriander-seed-splits\"\u003eCoriander Seed Splits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/garlic-granules\"\u003eGarlic Granules\u003c\/a\u003e for a homemade chilli paste that delivers both heat and that characteristic deep red colour into curries and marinades. Combine with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/fenugreek-seeds\"\u003eFenugreek Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/turmeric-powder\"\u003eTurmeric\u003c\/a\u003e in spice blends that build a South Indian foundation with real depth and warmth. Infuse into olive oil with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/garlic-granules\"\u003eGarlic Granules\u003c\/a\u003e for a deeply coloured, warmly spiced oil that makes everything it drizzles over taste more interesting. Add to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/smoked-paprika\"\u003eSmoked Paprika\u003c\/a\u003e in rubs and marinades for a heat and colour combination that makes meats look and taste extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDeep Red. Warmly Persistent. Built for the Curry Pot. Yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand-packed in Wollongong. Packed fresh in food-safe pouches and ready for your pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen information:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain soy, gluten, milk, sulphites, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and egg.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. 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