In the 15th century, Portuguese explorers introduced chili peppers to the rest of the world. During the second half of the 20th century, there was a huge increase in the cultivation of chili peppers. Chili peppers are now cultivated worldwide.
Hot Chillies (aka “Spicy”). Hot chillies come from the Capsicum family...
Mild Chillies (aka “Sweet”). Mild chillies belong to the C. chinense sub-family....
Green chilies are unripe (or “green”) versions of the same type of chili as red ones..
Red chillies are often used fresh, but they can also be stored for several months in the refrigerator.....