WRITTEN BY BHASKARAN.V.G,UDAYANOOR
Bird's eye chilli is a chilli pepper usually seen in Southeast Asian Countries.It is also called by the name bird's chilli or Thai chili.In India,It is commonly seen in Kerala,Meghalaya and Assam.In Kerala,It is known as KANTHARI MULAKU.Birds love to pick the ripe chilli and since it is spread by birds they are called by the name bird's eye chilli.Bird's Eye chilli or Pepper is one of the distinguished cultivar-groups of capsicum annuum.The chemical compound present in bird's chilli which results in burning sensation is called Capsaician.Bird's eye chilli contains Vitamin a,b,c and e and Minerals.Bird's eye chilli are commonly used in Kerala and other parts of India.
Bird's Eye chilli is the star of the Market.The Market price of this chilli is Rs.250 per Kg .The Bird Eye pepper is a slow-growing short-term perennial or perennial sub-shurb.It is beautiful plant. Flowers are n clusters of 2 or more,waxy greenish white,usually erect.Friits elongate,usually upright,usually small and narrow,up to 5cm ❌ 1cm,green to cream and yellow when immature ,orange to red when mature,fruit wall smooth and extremely pungent.The peculiarity of this cultivation is that it does not require any significant care.No scientific application of fertilizers or maintenance methods is required for this crop.These are available in the market in a variety of colours.Bird's Eye chilli can be grown in any climate.
MEDICINAL VALUES
Bird's Eye chilli have medicine values.Chilli peppers can also help control high cholesterol.Chilli is rich in vitamins A,C and E.It is also rich in Calcium,Iron,Potassium and Phosphorus.It is rich in Vitamin C which boosts our immune system.One can only think of Bird's Eye Chilli to get rid of excess body fat and reduce obesity.It is good for diseases like arthrities.It is also has a special ability to act as an analgesic.Bird's Eye chilli have the ability to reduce blood pressure,cholesterol and other heart ailments.It is known for weight reducing qualities.It can play a key role in increasing the metabolism of the body.As a result of this,your body temperature would increase.In order to bring back the body to original temperature body would burn more calories,thereby speeding up the metabolism rate.Increased metabolism is benificial and would increase the usage of the unused fats stored in various parts of the body.It is considered a condiment or spice for sesoning and stimulating appetite as well as used in local medicine especially for herbal practioners who prepare ointments for rheumatism and joint pains.
KANTHARI MULAKU CHAMMANTHI
Boiled tapioca with Kanthari Mulaku chammanthi(Bird's Eye chilli Chutney) is a deadly combo.Key ingredients are fresh kanthari mulaku(Bird's Eye Chilli),small onions or garlic,salt, and coconut oil.you can made this dish with small onion or garlic.Crush Kanthari mulaku with small onion or garlic and mix with salt.you can add 1table spoon coconut oil to this mixture.Coconut oil will reduce the hot effect of Kanthari mulaku and you can serve this with boiled tapioca,rice etc.
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