http://desicritics.org/ Superior South Asian bloggers on Culture, Media, Politics, Sport, Business, and Technology. en Copyright 2006 by the authors Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:55:06 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss BC custom software http://desicritics.org/2007/08/12/131427.php#comment-278619 Guntur's cuisine is famous in Andhra Pradesh. The pickles and curries are quite spicy and very tasty :) 278619@desicritics.org Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:55:06 EDT http://desicritics.org/2007/08/12/131427.php#comment-278616 Even the FM radio's couldn't keep their hands off this and <i>Radio Mirchi</i> makes it's punchline "It's hot" :) Deepa, I don't remember exactly but about an year ago, there was a full edition by 'Outlook' magazine that covered the varied native cuisines of mid/small towns of India. There was an interesting article on Guntur, AP which hosts one of the biggest markets for red chillies in Asia. 278616@desicritics.org Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:51:05 EDT http://desicritics.org/2007/08/12/131427.php#comment-278603 Tomatoes and potatoes too were introduced by Europeans to Indians. They are native to the New World, just like chillies. So, next time you enjoy pav bhaji or aloo paratha, thank the Europeans! 278603@desicritics.org Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:30:38 EDT http://desicritics.org/2007/08/12/131427.php#comment-278576 deepa: <a href=http://www.primidi.com/2005/05/09.html> pure capsaicin</a> is the hottest chilli in the world by the <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoville_scale>Scoville Organoleptic Test</a> scroll down to check the rating:) in TO...we get by thai chillies;) 278576@desicritics.org Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:34:49 EDT http://desicritics.org/2007/08/12/131427.php#comment-278566 Consumption of chilli in moderate amounts also has beneficial health effects. 278566@desicritics.org Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:08:42 EDT