It is a popular ingredient in most Indian dishes and curries. Red chilies are also used extensively for making sauces which are used to add spice to other dishes. They are an excellent source of vitamin C but excess use of red chilies may cause indigestion and heartburn. Pods without stalk:-8% Moisture:-12% Foreign Material:-2% Loose Seeds:-2% Discolored Pods:-3% Colour :-40 â?? 50 Heat Pungency:-18000 â?? 22000 Physical Appearance:-Small Size / More Seeds / light Red Skin:-Thin