Description

🌶️ Byadagi chilli is a vibrant and flavorful variety of red chilli native to Karnataka, India—especially the town of Byadgi in Haveri district. It’s prized for its deep red color, mild heat, and distinct aroma, making it a favorite in South Indian cuisine and even in the cosmetics industry!

🔍 Key Features

• Color: Rich crimson hue, thanks to high oleoresin content
• Heat Level: Mild to moderate (5,000–15,000 Scoville Heat Units)
• Flavor: Smoky, slightly fruity, and aromatic
• Types:
  • Dabbi: Small, plump, more flavorful, ideal for masalas
  • Kaddi: Long, thin, better for high yield and oleoresin extraction

🍛 Culinary Uses

• Essential in dishes like sambar, bisi bele bath, chutneys, and Udupi-style curries
• Adds color without overpowering heat—perfect for meat preparations and gravy bases
• Often blended with spicier chillies like Guntur for balance

💄 Beyond the Kitchen

• Used to extract oleoresin, a red oil that’s a key ingredient in lipsticks and nail polish
• Exported globally after refinement, especially to Japan, Europe, and the US

🏷️ GI Tag

Byadagi chilli received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2011, recognizing its unique regional identity and quality