Earn more by processing chilli puree

摘要

The post harvest losses of chillies are alarmingly high. However these losses can be reduced if processed immediately after harvesting, CHILLI occupies an important place in Indian dietary. It is an indispensable item in the kitchen, as it is consumeddaily as a condiment in one form or other. Chilli imparts a peculiar taste and flavor to the cooked vegetable and other salted dishes. It is also used as an ingredient of various curries and chutneys. The pungency or bitterness in chilli is due to the presence of an alkaloid 'Capsaicin'. In Punjab chilli is grown mainly in Amritsar, Nabha and Patiala districts. The stage of harvesting chilli is governed by the end use. The fruits are harvested when they are fully developed at green and the red ripe stage. The different ripeness stages also contribute to difference in color and pungency levels of fruit.