Whether red or green, chillies have a rich colour with a healthy unblemished skin and packed with flavour. Due to a high degree of capsaicin, they exhibit a hot taste whether eaten raw or cooked; and form the major ingredient in curry powder. Chillies are rich in proteins and vitamins like Thiamine, Riboflavin and Vitamin C. Traditionally, they were used to ease arthritis and rheumatism, and also worked as a cure for dyspepsia, flatulence, and toothache.