By Shreya Goswami
Green chillies are packed with capsaicin, which has a cooling effect on the body, making this ingredient perfect for summer. Here are some green chilli dishes from across India that should make it to your plate this summer.
Bharwa Mirchi literally translates to stuffed green chillies, and this one is extremely popular across Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Mirchi Pakoda is a deep-fried snack enjoyed during teatime and hails from Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
This super-spicy and green-hued chicken dish comes from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
This iconic green chilli coarse chutney is from Maharashtra and is made with green chillies, garlic and spices.
This dish with a royal touch hails from Kashmir and boasts of spicy as well as rich flavours from peanuts and sesame seeds.
Prepared with green chillies, chicken and curd, this Bengali dish stands out among the region’s chicken dishes.
Also known as Athela Marcha, this one is a green chilli pickle from Kathiawadi cuisine and is served with theplas and gathiya.
This smooth green chilli condiment comes from the central and northern parts of Karnataka and is made with flaxseeds.
Also known as Pachamulaku Aracha Kozhi Curry, this dish from Kerala also celebrates the heady mix of green chillies with chicken.
Also known as Pacha Milagai Thokku, this condiment from Tamil Nadu is a sweet-sour-spicy condiment.