India Green Chillies Capsicum Pungent Vitamin Rich

India is the largest producer of chillies in the world contributing 25% of the total world production. Chillies is also known as Capsicum, Red Pepper, Paprika depending upon the species and variety and also the manner in which it is prepared and used. Chillie is used as an essential condiment in foods for its pungency and red color. Besides these properties chillie is a rich source of Vitamin A, C, E and P and has certain medicinal properties. It is used in homeopathy. A non-conventional use of chillie is in the self-defense sprays which is gaining popularity in the USA.