Peppers or Chilli, better known as mirch in India, is a South American fruit that was introduced to the subcontinent by the Portuguese 400 years ago. They are widely used to spice the dishes. Chillies originated in Mexico and later spread across the world, and are used for both food and traditional medicine.
Indian dishes are incomplete without chillies. They are an important and integral part of most Indian dishes. Apart from adding flavor to food, chillies help with the digestion of food. It promotes a healthy heart, relieves joint pains, promotes weight loss, mitigates migraine, reduces cancer risk, prevents allergies, etc.
