Organic Byadagi Chilli | Premium Karnataka Red Chilli
Product Description
Antique Ayurveda Organic Byadagi Chilli is sourced directly from certified organic farms in Byadagi — a town in Haveri district, Karnataka, which is the geographical origin and primary cultivation hub of this prized red chilli variety.
GI Tagged Origin: The Byadagi chilli (Capsicum annuum) has a GI (Geographical Indication) tag recognising it as a product unique to this specific region of Karnataka, where the local climate, soil composition, and traditional cultivation practices produce a chilli with characteristics unmatched by varieties grown elsewhere.
Exceptional Colour, Mild Heat: What distinguishes Byadagi chilli from other Indian red chillies is its exceptional colour-to-heat ratio. It produces one of the deepest, most vibrant crimson-red colours among all chilli varieties — a colour that transfers beautifully into dishes and gives Bisi Bele Bath, Karnataka-style sambar, and tandoori preparations their characteristic deep red appearance — while maintaining only a mild to medium heat level. This combination makes it the preferred chilli for dishes where colour is as important as spice.
The Kaddi Variety: The Byadagi chilli is also known as the "Kaddi" variety in Karnataka and is wrinkled, thin-skinned, and slightly longer than many other Indian red chillies. Our organic Byadagi chilli is sun-dried using natural methods without artificial colouring, chemical preservatives, or sulphur treatment, which is unfortunately common in commercial chilli processing.
Sourced from NPOP certified organic farms, sorted for quality, and packed without additives or artificial preservatives.
Key Features & Benefits
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| GI Tagged Authentic Variety | Byadagi chilli holds a Geographical Indication tag — our product is the authentic Karnataka variety, not an imitation. |
| Exceptional Natural Colour | Produces one of the deepest, most vibrant natural red colours among Indian chilli varieties — without artificial dye. |
| Mild to Medium Heat | Significantly lower pungency than Kashmiri or common red chillies — ideal for colour-forward dishes without excessive heat. |
| No Artificial Colouring | Natural deep red colour comes from the chilli itself — no added dyes, no Sudan red, no artificial enhancement. |
| No Sulphur Treatment | Not treated with sulphur dioxide (a common commercial practice to preserve colour) — naturally processed. |
| Sun-Dried Naturally | Dried using traditional sun-drying methods — no artificial heat treatment or chemical dehydration. |
| Certified Organic | Grown on NPOP certified organic farms in Byadagi, Karnataka — free from synthetic pesticides. |
| Wrinkled, Thin-Skinned Variety | The characteristic wrinkled texture and thin skin of authentic Byadagi chilli — not the thick-skinned commercial variety. |