Chilli Collection (#5)

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Sirince, Strings of chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine against wooden window frame of building in the old town

Cucumber, wild, Cucumis, Cucumis africanus
Chilli, Fairy Lights Chilli, Capsicum annum, multi coloured chillies growing on the plant.-

Chilli, Fairy lights chilli, Capsicum, Capsicum annuum
Chilli, Thai Pumpkin chilli, Capsicum annum, Red coloured capsicum growing on the plant.-

Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum
2296 Chilli pepper Capsicum annuum

Chilli, Jalapeno chilli, Capsicum annuum, Studio shot of green fruit against white background

Chilli, Habanero chilli, Capsicum chinense Habanero, Studio shot of orange coloured fruit against white background

Chilli, Serrano Chili, Capsicum annuum Serrano, Studio shot of green fruit against white background

Red Jalapeno chilli, Capsicum annuum, Close view of two chillies viewed from above on a bright yellow speckled plate

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Chilli, Capsicum annuumLaos, Red chilli peppers laid out to dry on woven matting in village on the Mekong River. Laos

capsicum annuum, chilli, green subject
Capsicum annuum Chilli Green subject

mexico, veracruz, papantla, green chillies for sale in the market
Jalapeno chilli, Capsicum annuum. Green chillies for sale in the market. Mexico, Veracruz, Papantla

Chilli, Jalapeno chilli peppers, Capsicum annuum, A mass of shiny red chillies

Chilli, Capsicum annuum Zimbabwe black
Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum Zimbabwe black, purple flowers turning into a small black chilli and purple tinged leaves

Chilli, Capsicum annuum
Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum

January and February. Creator: Unknown
January and February. Still life with fruit, nuts and flies

Chilli pepper plants, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Peppers, 1613. 1.Piper Indicum maximum longum; 2.Piper Indicum minus recurvis filiquis. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Red chilli, Dong Ba Market, Hue, Thua Thien-Hue Province, North Central Coast, Vietnam

Dried chilli peppers

Green chilli peppers; Lhasa xizang china

The Word chilli Spelled With Red Jalapeno Peppers

Chillies In Local Market; Bandar Seri Begawan, Darassalam, Brunei

Chillies on sale at Les Saintes Maries de la Mer in France
Chillies on sale at a market stall in Les Saintes Maries de la Mer in France. This is in the Bouches-du-Rhone area of Provence-Alpes-cote d`Azur

Chilli plant in the field, of Paul McIlhenny, on his Avery Island estate home of the worlds most famous little red bottle Tabasco Sauce

Fresh green chili peppers

Chillis in the street market in Luang Prabang, Laos

Two bright melamine bowls stacked on dark surface with two red hot chilli peppers credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Apple quince and chillies. Campo de Fiori food market. Rome, Italy

Jars of chilli jelly

Aztec education of boys (left) and girls (right). Boys are shown being punished by a father who holds him over a fire of burning chillies while lecturing him

Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum), 16th century. The seed pods of this plant, native to tropical America, are dried and ground to produce a pungent spice

Lady with giant red chili pepper on a birthday card
Lady with giant red chili pepper (looking like an umbrella) on a birthday card, with pink curtains on either side. Date: circa 1890s

Tougarashi or chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

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Red and Green chillies, Norfolk UK Date:

Bicycle with chili baskets, vintage look

Green chillies in Hpa An Morning Market, Kayin State (Karen State), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (detail of Food on the Table with Christ)
BAL99424 Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (detail of Food on the Table with Christ, Martha and Mary in the background, see 99423), c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez

Chilis for sale, Close up, Wangdue Phodrang monastery, Bhutan

Peanuts in various coatings, chili, wasabi, curry and paprika

Chillies in Bukittinggi Market, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Chilli peppers, also known as red hot chillies, are a vibrant and essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world. In Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar, located in Southeast Asia, you can find these fiery peppers at the local market. The sight of red chilli peppers piled high on a white sheet is truly captivating. One traditional way to display and dry chillies is by creating chili ristras - strings of dried red hot chillies hanging together. These beautiful arrangements not only add color but also infuse dishes with intense heat. Harissa, a popular hot chilli sauce made from these fiery peppers, is commonly used as an ingredient in meat or fish stews with vegetables. Its spicy kick adds depth and flavor to any dish it graces. In Diego Velasquez's painting "Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, " completed between 1618-1622, we see green chilli peppers prominently displayed on a table. This inclusion highlights their significance even during ancient times. The capsaicin molecule found within these peppers gives them their characteristic spiciness. It stimulates our taste buds and releases endorphins that create a pleasurable sensation despite the heat. Whether they are red or green, fresh or dried, chilli peppers bring vibrancy to any culinary creation, and are an integral part of Thai cuisine as seen in floating markets where an assortment of chilies is sold on boats – showcasing their importance to Southeast Asian cooking traditions. Close-up shots capture the intricate details of these small yet powerful ingredients; one such image showcases Rajasthan state's vibrant red chillies in India – highlighting their prevalence throughout Asia. So next time you encounter chili pepper-infused dishes or spot them at your local market or floating market abroad remember: these little fireballs pack quite a punch.