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Chili peppers, also spelled chile or chilli [1] (from Classical Nahuatl chīlli [ˈt͡ʃiːlːi] ⓘ), are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. [2]
The introduction of chilli peppers to India was a story of exploration, trade, and culinary transformation, brought to us by none other than the intrepid explorer Vasco Da Gama. In those bygone days, international trade was a far cry from the streamlined systems we have today.
Oct 25, 2021 · Chili peppers are believed to have originated from the northern Amazon basin making them indigenous throughout Central and South America, Mexico, the southern United States, and West Indies by natural spread. This region still has the largest number of wild chilies in the world.
Jan 27, 2023 · The dish we know as chili calls on red chile peppers (like ancho peppers, guajillo peppers, and spicier cayenne peppers) for its signature heat and reddish color. One early chili origin story comes from a 1568 account by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a Spaniard, who tells the story of Aztecs who stewed sacrificed conquistadors with chile peppers ...
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Aug 8, 2023 · The chili dish can be traced back to the regions of Mexico and the American Southwest. Specifically, the Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica have played the most central role. Native populations in these areas cultivated chili peppers, utilizing them in various culinary preparations.
This is why the chilli variety got its name Capsicum chinense. Via the Silk Road the chili first came to Hunan and Sichuan which are still known for their spicy cuisine. Via the trade routes, the chili continued to Thailand, North India, Pakistan, Turkey and Hungary.
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Jan 29, 2020 · The earliest traces of pepper cultivation were found in Equador, in a preserved container where micro-testing found traces of peppers 6100 years old. In addition to corn and potatoes, peppers were part of the diet of ancient American civilizations such as the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs.
