Chillies come in all sorts of shape and colour. Some are red, green, orange, black, purple or almost the colour of chocolate. They can be pointy, round, small, club-like, long, thin, globular, tapered, or shaped like a scotch bonnet.
They came originally from the West Indies and Central and South America and quickly spread to India and Asia, then to North Africa and Spain.
Columbus found the chilli and introduced it to Europe. Portuguese then introduced them to the Asian continent including China, Thailand and India. They were eaten in Peru as early as 6000 BC.
The word chilli is spelled in many different ways. (Chili, chile, chilli pepper). Because I live in Australia I will use the term chilli and chillies (plural of chilli).Chilli pepper are easily grown from seeds depending on where you live in Australia. Chillies are frost tender and should be protected from the cold in winter. Smaller plants should be brought inside.
Chillies are also very good for you they contain Vitamins A, C and E.
The Capsaicin stimulates the appetite, helps to clear the lungs, improves circulation and acts as a painkiller for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Capsaicin, once ingested, causes the brain to release endorphins into the bloodstream which can induce a natural feeling of well being.
The Capsaicin stimulates the appetite, helps to clear the lungs, improves circulation and acts as a painkiller for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Capsaicin, once ingested, causes the brain to release endorphins into the bloodstream which can induce a natural feeling of well being.