What Causes the Heat in Indian Food?
The heat in Indian food comes from chili peppers, which can be fresh, dried, or powdered. Spices like black pepper and ginger also add to the spiciness.
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It's got to be those chili peppers. They pack a punch.
My grandma always says it's the chili peppers and black pepper. Trust her, she's been spicing things up for decades!
Chili peppers, especially varieties like bird's eye chillies, and spices like black pepper and ginger, bring the heat in Indian cuisine.
Chili peppers are the main culprit! They contain a compound called capsaicin that gives Indian food its fiery kick.
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