While buying fresh chillies look for crisp unwrinkled ones. Make sure they are bright and unbroken.

Green chillies are high in potassium and iron content.

·         Green chillies are healthy for Indian women as well as for those who are prone to iron deficiency. Green chillies are a natural source of iron.

·         Green chillies have anti-bacterial properties

·         Green chillies has been linked with a lowered risk of having lung cancer. 

·         Chillies release endorphins into the brain that helps to keep your mood upbeat

·         Green chillies have plenty of dietary fibres. Contrary to common conceptions, eating chillies actually help you digest your food faster.

·         Green chillies can balance the blood sugar levels. 

·         Men should eat chillies because they are prone to prostate cancer. Scientific research suggests that eating green chillies can keep prostate problems at bay.

·         Chillies have zero calories and thus you can have them even when you are on a diet to lose weight.

·         Green chilli peppers are also rich in Vitamin E that is essential for producing certain natural skin oils. So, having spicy food can actually give you good skin.

·         Indian green chillies are rich sources of Vitamin C. You might have noticed that having chillies helps you open up your blocked nostrils. The Vitamin C in green chillies strengthens your natural immunity to diseases.

·         Green chillies are rich sources of antioxidants and this makes them act like janitors of the body. They can protect the body against free radical damage giving you natural immunity to cancer and also slowing down the ageing process.

Leave them out on a counter for a couple of hours to make sure they don't have excess surface water, then bag loosely in plastic (the bag should be able to breath) or paper or netted bags. Store them in a container in the fridge or in a cool, dry place, will stay good for 2 weeks.

Contrary to the popular practice, water doesn't relieve the burning sensation of green chilli, milk or milk based products do.

Green Chillies are popular or essential in Indian cooking for almost all savory dishes like curries, dals, breads and appetizers.
The Indian Bhuna or cooking starter is a stir fry of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and oil. 

The Tadka is a stir fry of on oil of asafetida, cumin seeds, and chilli powder and green chilies. 

The hara Masala or green seasoning blend has a blend of ginger, garlic and green chilies and is added to the base of curries along with the cook's choice of spices and herbs. This salsa recipe is perfect if you are looking for a different dip for your next party. It goes well with potato chips