Byadgi Chilli

Name: Byadgi Chilli
Brand: Diaspora Co. Spices
SKU: BC-57-B-G
Price: 12.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

45g

Byadgi Chillies are India's most celebrated mild chilli variety, prized across Karnataka and beyond for their stunning deep red color and rich, complex flavor. Expect bold notes of bell pepper, porcini mushroom, and a funky depth that reminds you of aged salami. It adds color, umami, and savory personality to curries, chutneys, and spice blends without overwhelming anyone at the table.

Vibrant but mild, packs an umami punch.

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"I love this chilli, it’s a great heat level—not too hot but so much flavor."

"What an awesome flavor, aroma, initial burst of heat that quickly fades."

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Pesticide-free

Regeneratively grown

No irradiation

Cooking tips

Swap in for hot paprika.

Use as a 1:1 substitute for hot paprika. You can also use it instead of sweet paprika or Hungarian paprika, but it will be a little spicier.

Add it to dough of all types.

Mix 2 to 3 teaspoons chilli powder to the dry ingredients for bread, fresh pasta, or dumpling wrapper dough.

Ingredients

100% Byadgi Chilli

Allergen Warning: Groundnut, Wheat

Shipping & Returns

Domestic US: We’ve updated our shipping model to be more accessible to folks who just want to restock a tin or two. Here's how our weight-based tiered shipping works:
$6 — under 0.5 lb aka most orders with 1-2 base tins
$7.50 — between 0.5 and 1 lb aka most orders with 3-4 base tins or 1 chef tin
$9 — everything else! Shipping is free if your cart value exceeds $75!
For more information and our return policy, click here!

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Single Origin

Fair Wages

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Freshest Harvest

Highest Quality

Grown in
Hiregunjal, Karnataka

Byadgi is a famous variety of Indian chilli, grown in the hot, flat plains of Karnataka. It is known for its deep red colour, low heat levels, and sweet chilli flavour. It is named after the trading town of Byadagi, where the chillies are sold in enormous quantities.

Our chillies are grown by Malleshappa Gulappa Biserotti, an award-winning organic farmer known for his pioneering techniques of soil management, developed in times of water scarcity. His reliance on natural and locally available ingredients has helped build a farming practice that is resilient to unpredictable rainfall.

During harvest season, the fields are dotted with hundreds of chillies, gently ripening on the plants. Malleshapa picks them only after they are fully dried, giving the chillies time to intensify in flavour.

When they are wrinkled dry, the chillies are picked by hand, carefully de-stemmed to remove any bitterness from the stalks, and milled into a vibrant chilli powder, with notes of sweet bell pepper and earthy porcini mushroom.

Recipes For You

All the delicious ways to use this spice!

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"Most of their spices have a chance of changing your life"

"Diaspora Co.’s spices reward farmers directly for scrupulous farming, and rewards consumers with [spices] that redefine the categories themselves."

"It’s a small but true joy to change my relationship with a common spice I’d so taken for granted."

What Sets Us Apart

		Conventional Grocery Store	Other Spice Companies
Single Origin	Sourced directly from our partner farms	Never	Usually from bulk importers
Pay Farmers Living Wages	3x - 5x the commodity price	Never	Very little transparency
Guaranteed Freshest Harvest	Harvest dates on every tin	Often 5-7 years old!	No transparency
Highest Quality Standards	No pesticides, no fillers, always lab tested	Never	Cheap filler ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are ground spices and how are they different from whole spices?

Ground spices are spices that have been dried and finely milled for immediate use in cooking. They blend easily into recipes and these ground spices and spice powders offer convenience while still delivering strong flavor.

Are ground spices as flavorful as whole spices?

Yes, our ground spices are freshly milled at source aka at the farms, and packaged to retain as much flavor as possible! These are high quality ground spices packed with flavor and aroma, ideal for everyday cooking.

Are these ground spices suitable for beginners?

Yes, cooking with ground spices is beginner-friendly as it doesn't require any grinding or prep. Our freshly milled spices and blends are great for a variety of cuisines — explore our extensive recipe section to find your faves!

How should I store ground spices to maintain freshness?

Ground spices should be stored in airtight containers away from heat, light, and moisture. Proper storage helps preserve the potency of fresh spices and ensures your spice blends maintain their aroma and flavor for longer.