Chili (or chilli) is a well known and widely used vegetable known for its hot and typical continental flavor. Chillies are mainly used as spices in the Eastern countries (especially the Indian subcontinent) as a spice with distinct flavor which adds hotness to the food and used in almost all recipes. Chillies are of various types varying from slender and hotter variety to plumper and less hotter versions. There are many popular chili recipes that are popular worldwide.

The chili plant is of the capsicum family and are short, thick shrubs and may bear hundreds of chillies on a single plant. Indian chilies are famous worldwide for their color and flavor; green, red and dried chillies are widely used. Even in western countries and places like Texas in the USA, chillies find place in the cuisine and is oftentimes garnished with grated cheese, onions, and sour cream.

The different western recipes that use chili as an ingredient are popular dishes like Durango chili, Texas chili, chili and black beans with peppers, Chili Con Carne with Beans, Slow Cooker Best Bean Chili, Chicken Chili, Meatless Chili, Spicy Pork Chili, 30-Minute Chunky Beef and Corn Chili, Chili Con Carne, 5-Way Cincinnati Chili, Christmas-Eve Chili and more.

Chilies are also used to make chili sauce, chilli pickles, soups and used as an alternative for black pepper in Eastern countries. So, try something new by cooking some chili dishes today.