Ellachipur Sanman

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Ellachipur Sanman is a variety of chili pepper grown mainly in the Amravati district of Maharashtra state, central India. [1] When dried, the chilis turn a dark red color and develop an intense, fiery flavor. [2]

Chili pepper fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae

The chili pepper, from Nahuatl chīlli, is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum which are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add heat to dishes. The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin and related compounds known as capsaicinoids.

Amravati district District HQ in Maharashtra, India

Amravati District is a District of Maharashtra state in central India. Amravati is the administrative headquarters of the district.

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References

  1. "Indian Chilli Varieties". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  2. "An Introduction to Indian Chillies" . Retrieved 20 February 2011.[ permanent dead link ]