India is the largest producer exporter and consumer of Kashmiri chilli and its most popular chilli variety in the world. It is known more for its colour than its spice and it is also known as dabbi chilli. The kashmiri chillies are long flushy red in color and lesser pungent also lends a very bright red color and enhance aroma to the food. It is used to give flavor and color to curries vegetables sauces soups and stews. When used in curry it imparts bright red color making food more appealing. It is also popular in marinades alongside chopped onions and tomatoes.