Bydagii Stem Chilli

The Byadgi chilli is grown in areas around the state of Karnataka. This chilli variety got it’s name from a popular town in Karnataka called Byadgi, however it is not grown in this town anymore. It is used widely in the Indian kitchens for various cuisines due to it’s intense red colour, good aroma moderate spice and low poignancy. The oil Oleoresin extracted from them are used in the making of cosmetics like lipsticks.