Chillies are available fresh, dried (whole, as flakes or ground into chilli powder), preserved in oil (where the heat from the chilli will infuse the oil) or made into condiments such as Tabasco.

Cook for 10 minutes, or until everything is starting to soften. Add the remaining chilli powder and paprika, the ground coriander, cumin and plenty of seasoning and cook for 1–2 minutes.

Red chilli powder may be mixed with brick powder, chalk powder, salt powder, artificial red dyes, starch/flour, sawdust, ground husk, oil-soluble dyes, etc. Add a teaspoon of chilli powder to a glass ...