Cayenne pepper is a popular spice known for its heat and vibrant red color. If you’re looking for a substitute, several chillies can replace cayenne pepper in cooking, each with its unique flavor profile and heat level while having up to 50% discount from…
Aap Ka Bazar® is a monthly grocery app/website/store(s) in Delhi. It has decades of experience in grocery mass dealing whether it is its in-house products or other 1,000+ national and international brands.
Aap Ka Bazar® knows exactly where to source the finest spices, how to store them hygienically, and the process of pre-sorting and grinding them in stainless steel containers with minimal human interference.
Today, AKB is offering some great discounts on alternatives to Cayenne pepper. So, let’s read about them…
- Paprika
- Heat Level: Mild to hot, depending on the variety.
- Flavor: Sweet and slightly smoky.
- Usage: Use an equal amount or adjust to taste if using hot paprika.
For paprika powder, you can choose Snapin Kashmiri Chilli Paprika for just ₹89 and gravy, try Veeba Cheesy Melt Chilli Paste of Paprika with a 10% discount on the Aap Ka Bazar® application.
- Red Chili Powder
- Heat Level: Varies; typically medium to hot.
- Flavor: Earthy and pungent.
- Usage: Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste, as some chili powders can be hotter than cayenne.
Aap Ka Bazar® has its own in-house brand of spices, AKB Premium Spice, which includes all red chilli varieties such as sabut lal mirch, koota lal mirch powder, and bareek lal mirch powder. All these are available at up to 50% off on the Aap Ka Bazar® application.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Heat Level: Medium to hot.
- Flavor: Pungent and slightly smoky.
- Usage: Use slightly more than cayenne, as the flakes are less concentrated.
Chilli flakes have become a common spice nowadays due to their convenience in cooked foods and fast foods. The Aap Ka Bazar® application offers chilli flakes starting at ₹78, whether you need pizza chilli seasoning, piri piri mix, Italian seasoning, red chilli flakes, or spicy chilli flakes.
- Chipotle Powder
- Heat Level: Medium.
- Flavor: Smoky and slightly sweet.
- Usage: Use in equal amounts; great for adding a smoky flavor to dishes.
The Aap Ka Bazar® application understands that chipotle sauce tastes best in sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, therefore it offers two options: chipotle sauce and chipotle spread, starting at just ₹110.
- Kashmiri Mirch
- Heat Level: Medium to hot.
- Flavor: Light and slightly grassy.
- Usage: dried or ground; Use during the cooking of Indian spicy recipes more than any other chilli powder including cayenne.
Kashmiri lal mirch is one of the most popular spices in Indian kitchens. Therefore, Aap Ka Bazar® offers both Kashmiri mirch powder and Kashmiri mirch sabut from well-known brands like MDH and Chuk De, along with over 1,000 other national and international brands.
- Thai Red Chilies
- Heat Level: Very hot.
- Flavor: Fruity and intensity.
- Usage: Use sparingly due to their higher heat level; start with a small amount and adjust as needed.
Aap Ka Bazar® offers a wide range of Thai chilli sauces at 20% off including Thai sweet chilli paste, Thai chilli sauce, Thai sriracha chilli sauce, Thai chilli sauce, Thai super hot chilli sauce, and more Thai products like vermicelli, spring roll sauce, rice paper, Thai paste, etc. all at 20% off.
- Piri Piri
- Heat Level: Hot.
- Flavor: Fruity and pungent.
- Usage: Use in equal amounts or adjust to taste, as it is similar in heat to cayenne.
Aap Ka Bazar® offers piri piri spiciness in all forms, including piri piri sauce, piri piri paste, piri piri seasoning, piri piri masala, piri piri spice, piri piri nacho, and piri piri makhane, starting at just ₹5. Enjoy on-time home delivery throughout Delhi and NCR.
Aap Ka Bazar® Wants to Give Some Tips for Substitution
- Start Small: Begin with a smaller amount than the recipe calls for and adjust to taste, especially if the substitute is hotter or milder than cayenne.
- Flavor Profile: Consider the overall flavor of the substitute. Some chilies add smokiness, sweetness, or fruitiness that can alter the dish’s final taste.
- Form: Whether the substitute is in powder, flake, or whole form can affect how it’s measured and incorporated into the recipe.
By selecting the right chilli based on your heat preference and flavor profile, you can successfully replace cayenne pepper in your cooking without compromising on taste, especially for Delhiities because…
There is a monthly grocery app/website/store(s) named Aap Ka Bazar® that provides 1,000+ national and international brands and their 28,000+ products including pulses, spices, dry fruits, cooking oil, animal food, health supplements, ready-to-eat meals, read-to-serve food, read-to-cook recipes, bakery items, beverages, cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
Aap Ka Bazar’s tagline says #YahaSabMilega because they give all these offers, discounts, and a wide range of products directly to your doorsteps with an on-time home delivery facility.
So, visit your nearest AKB store(s) or download the app now!
