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మిర్చి is Green Chilli in English

Also known as हरी मिर्च (Hari Mirch) (Hindi), பச்சை மிளகாய் (Pachai Milagai) (Tamil), ಹಸಿ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ (Hasi Menasinakayi) (Kannada)

spiceAvailable year-round

Green Chilli

Green chillies add heat and flavor to Indian dishes. They're used fresh in cooking, pickled, or made into chutneys.

Green Chilli in Different Languages

LanguageName
EnglishGreen Chilli
Teluguమిర్చి (Mirchi)
Hindiहरी मिर्च (Hari Mirch)
Tamilபச்சை மிளகாய் (Pachai Milagai)
Kannadaಹಸಿ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ (Hasi Menasinakayi)

Key Facts About Green Chilli

  • మిర్చి is the Telugu name for Green Chilli
  • Category: Spice
  • Best season: Available year-round
  • Common in: Telugu, South Indian, and Indian cuisine
  • Calories: 40 kcal per 100g

Green Chilli Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

40
Calories
2g
Protein
9g
Carbs
1.5g
Fiber

Health Benefits of Green Chilli

  • Extremely high in Vitamin C
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Contains capsaicin with pain-relieving properties
  • Aids digestion

How to Cook Green Chilli

  1. 1Slit lengthwise to release flavor without too much heat
  2. 2Remove seeds for milder taste
  3. 3Essential for tempering (tadka)
  4. 4Makes excellent pickle (mirchi ka achaar)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is మిర్చి in English?

మిర్చి is called Green Chilli in English. It is a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine, especially in Telugu (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) cooking.

What is మిర్చి called in Hindi?

మిర్చి is called हरी मिर्च (Hari Mirch) in Hindi.

What is మిర్చి called in Tamil?

మిర్చి is called பச்சை மிளகாய் (Pachai Milagai) in Tamil.

What are the health benefits of Green Chilli?

Green Chilli (మిర్చి) has several health benefits: Extremely high in Vitamin C. Boosts metabolism. Contains capsaicin with pain-relieving properties. Aids digestion.

How do you cook Green Chilli?

Here are tips for cooking Green Chilli: Slit lengthwise to release flavor without too much heat Remove seeds for milder taste Essential for tempering (tadka) Makes excellent pickle (mirchi ka achaar)

Summary

మిర్చి is the Telugu word for Green Chilli. In Hindi, it is called हरी मिर्च (Hari Mirch), and in Tamil, it is known as பச்சை மிளகாய் (Pachai Milagai). Green chillies add heat and flavor to Indian dishes. They're used fresh in cooking, pickled, or made into chutneys. It is known for: extremely high in vitamin c.